Music icon Olivia Newton-John passed away on Monday, unveiling her husband John Easterling to pay tribute and condolences to the beloved singer.
He said Olivia died peacefully on her ranch in Southern California at the age of 73. John shared her battle with breast cancer over her 30-plus years and paid tribute to her as a symbol of "her triumph and hope."
Grease her star announced she was diagnosed in 1992 and in 2017 her cancer had returned and spread to her back. Her condition was first diagnosed as sciatica. Her cause of death has not yet been announced.
And now, sadly,Samantha Womack has revealed that she has breast cancer after Olivia's death. The EastEnders actress made the announcement alongside a remembrance photo during her stint as Sandy of the West End posing with Olivia as Samantha and her daughter came to see the production. 26} Samantha said: "This was the most magical night. Olivia and Chloe came to see Grease in London and then had dinner together. I was so excited and in awe." She was my childhood.I am deeply touched to begin my fight against this disease.”
Olive Newton John’s Breast Cancer Story
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Breast cancer research advocate. In 2008, Olivia, raised in Australia, opened the Olivia Newton-John (ONH) Cancer and Wellness Center in Melbourne.
She describes her journey on her Foundation's websiteas follows.
"I quickly learned how important it is to think positively. When the news broke the second friend I called and suddenly burst into tears, I thought - this is too stressful." I had to find someone to handle the day-to-day discussions about my health so I could focus on my treatment.”
She then underwent a partial mastectomy, chemotherapy, She added that she underwent breast reconstruction and also took herbal prescriptions.
Olivia said the experience inspired her to help a world "in desperate need of healing." There was so much understanding and compassion you gave me that I wanted to help others who are on the same journey.With more and more people being affected by cancer every day, we are on a journey to cure.
"And when you go through something difficult, even a dramatic event like cancer, you can get something positive out of it." We believe that things are born.”
Starr described the ONJ Center as a place for positive healing, support, and the very best in medical research.
Olivia describes her dream and concludes: Cancer centers are no longer needed because cancer will be a thing of the past. ''
The singer was forced to postpone her 2017 tour due to her back pain, which was later revealed to have cancer. In her Facebook post, she said, "The pain in her back that initially caused her to postpone the first half of her concert tour turned out to be breast cancer that had metastasized to her sacrum." .
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, NHS reports. That being said, young women can get this disease.
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, which has a better chance of recovery if detected early.
The NHS advises: "For this reason, it is important that women regularly check their breasts for changes and have their GPs check any changes."
Breast Cancer Symptoms
90} Usually the first noticeable symptom is a lump or thickened area of breast tissue. Breast cancer Cancer has some symptoms and most lumps are not cancer, but it is best to see a doctor.We recommend seeing a GP if you notice any of the following:
- change in size or shape of one or both breasts blood-streaked nipples
- armpits Lumps or swelling
- Skin dimples on the breast
- Rash on or around the nipple
- Appearance changes
Breast pain is not usually a symptom of breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Risk
The exact cause of breast cancer is not fully understood, but it is increasing There are certain factors that are known to increase breast cancer risk.
- Age – Risk increases with age
- Family history of breast cancer
- Previous diagnosis of breast cancer
- Previous noncancerous (benign) breast lumps
- 118} Tall, Overweight or Obese
- Drinking
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