Olivia Newton-John “had to learn to walk again” amid breast cancer battle
As she battles stage 4 breast cancer, Olivia Newton-John has provided fans with an optimistic health update.
The 70-year-old star made an appearance at the Industry Dance Awards and Cancer Benefit Show at the Avalon Theatre and revealed that she is “doing great”.
“I just want everyone to know, I’m here, I’m doing great,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “I’m doing really well and I’m really healthy.”
The Grease star has been diagnosed with cancer two times prior, making the most recent her third. Her first was in 1992, then in 2013. She was then told she had breast cancer in May 2017, where she was informed the cancer had spread to her bones.
She also spoke about a few physical setbacks this year, and she’s focusing on remaining strong.
“It was a challenging year because I broke my sacrum and I had to learn to walk again and everything,” she said. “But I am strong and I am back and I’m feeling good and loving every minute.”
At the Industry Dance Awards and Cancer benefit, the triple threat was presented with a lifetime achievement award. She was also given a generous donation for her Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Heidelberg, Victoria.
Newton-John passionately mentioned how she aims to help those receiving treatment at her facility.
“It’s such an honour, and I am so grateful to receive that amazing cheque for my cancer wellness centre,” she said. “That it will help so many people with the programs to support them going through their cancer journey.”