Grease legend Olivia Newton-John diagnosed with cancer for a third time
The 69-year-old is determined to beat the disease with the help of husband John Easterling
OLIVIA Newton-John has revealed she's been diagnosed with cancer for a third time - five years on from her secret second battle with the illness.
The Grease star, 69, told Australian TV's that she discovered her breast cancer had spread to the base of her spine last year.
Olivia Newton-John has revealed she's been diagnosed with cancer for a third time - five years on from her secret second battle with the illness
She said: “My husband’s always there, and he’s always there to support me, and I believe I will win over it and that’s my goal.”
Olivia has cut sugar out of her diet completely and is using homegrown cannabis in conjunction with more common medicines to combat the disease.
John is the brains behind the Amazon Herb Company which grows cannabis at the couple's Californian ranch.
She first beat the disease in 1992, before it returned in 2013 - which Olivia kept a secret.
A lump in Olivia's shoulder was discovered during a check-up after a minor car crash.
Despite beating the illness again, she said "it's my life" and didn't want to publicise it.
In December Olivia told how she used cannabis to stop her agonising pain as she battled the illness again.
Olivia is using medical marijuana to help her through the pain
She explained: “ I take a lot of natural herbs and healing remedies and also medicinal cannabis that's helped me a lot.
“'Initially I had a lot of pain. I don't have pain now.”
She added: “I'm so lucky. I'm married to an amazing man who is a plant medicine expert.”
The star thanked fans for their support, saying: “Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you who sent such kind and loving messages of support over the past few months.
"Your prayers and well wishes have truly helped me and continue to lift my spirits.
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"I’m feeling great and so look forward to seeing you soon.”
The much-loved entertainer also told her fans about a campaign she was backing fundraising for cancer patients.
Olivia explained: “During this healing time, recovering from my breast cancer relapse, I’ve had time to reflect on how proud I am of the centre and the important contribution it makes to the lives of the communities it serves.
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