Oliwia Newton-John was struggling with this disease. The insidious cancer returned three times

Olivia Newton-John died at the age of 73 in California. The singer has been struggling with breast cancer for over three decades. She was first diagnosed with the disease in 1992, when her career was at its peak. Then the cancer came back two more times. The artist fought cancer in front of the eyes of the whole world, helping other women struggling with this insidious disease.

1. Olivia Newton-John died on August 8, 2022 at her ranch in Southern California. The popular Sandy from the musical Grease had been suffering from breast cancer for 30 years
2. In 1992, the artist underwent an operation and for a moment it seemed that she had overcome the disease. Newton-John promoted prevention and supported cancer research
3. Unfortunately, the cancer returned first in 2013 and then in 2017.
4. In the last years of her life, after using traditional methods, she used alternative methods and used marijuana, which is legal in California.
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«Olivia is a symbol of triumphs and hope, sharing her fight against breast cancer for over 30 years. Her pioneering experience with plant medicine is continued by the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund dedicated to herbal medicine and cancer research » — the actress’s husband, John Easterling, wrote on Facebook.

What was the fight of Olivia Newton-John with breast cancer like?

Diagnosis: cancer

Olivia Newton-John received a diagnosis in 1992 that nobody wants to hear: cancer. It was an early stage of breast cancer and the tumor was surgically removed. As the artist emphasized later in interviews, the disease was diagnosed at an early stage thanks to preventive examinations. Already then, Oliwia Newton-John made a decision that, using her popularity, she wanted to help other women suffering from cancer.

The singer spread knowledge about cancer prevention and persuaded women to undergo periodic examinations. In 2005, she released the album “Stronger Than Before”, which was supposed to support women suffering from cancer. Profits from the sale of the album were donated to research on breast cancer.

They accidentally discovered metastases

In 2008, along with other celebrities, she led the march on the China Wall, which raised funds for the Therapeutic and Research Center for Fighting Cancer in Melbourne, which was established in 2012. A year later she had a minor car accident. She underwent a series of follow-up examinations, which also showed that the cancer had come back. As she later revealed in interviews, the cancer spread to her right shoulder.

The artist did not break down. She underwent treatment, emphasizing still how much she had a will to fight. This time, I managed to beat cancer again for several years. In 2017, the cancer returned, giving metastases to the spine. It was stage four breast cancer.

Cannabis from your own ranch

A year later, in an interview with Sunday Night, Olivia Newton-John said that she was sure to win. In addition to radiation therapy and a healthy diet, it is popular the singer and actress described using cannabis to relieve pain and improve sleep. The actress lived in California, where the use of marijuana is legal. Her husband grew marijuana on their ranch himself.

Olivia Newton-John has left behind a foundation in her name, which raises millions every year for research into alternative, plant-based cancer treatments.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world today. As shown by the statistics of the World Health Organization, among all cancers, it is also the most common cause of death among women. It is estimated that one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer.

In Poland, about 20 thousand. of women find out that they have this cancer. About 140 people live with the disease. Polish women.