According to her husband of 46 years, Alan Hamel, Suzanne Somers has been living with cancer throughout her life. He revealed that in her 20s, she faced two instances of hyperplasia, which he described as the waiting room for cancer.
Somers, widely recognized for her role as Chrissy Snow on “Three’s Company,” has always been unconventional, especially regarding her health. The actress, singer, entrepreneur, author, and health advocate shared her breast cancer diagnosis story, recounting how it all began during the early 2000s.
A routine mammogram suddenly took a serious turn when the technician noticed a suspicious mass, eventually discovering a 2.4-centimeter tumor in Somer’s right breast. Facing the news of her cancer, the “Step By Step” alum admitted it was a profound encounter with her own mortality.
Concerned fans noticed her absence from her popular Facebook Live show, where she usually appeared alongside her husband and producer, Hamel.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, Somers found a touch of irony in the diagnosis, being famously known on “Three’s Company” as the “Queen of the Jiggle,” referencing her portrayal of a sex symbol. Despite the challenges, the starlet viewed her platform as an opportunity to empower and assist others in their own journeys as cancer survivors.
How Suzanne Somers Defeated Cancer after Decades of Struggle?
Somers has demonstrated immense courage in battling cancer multiple times throughout her life. Her husband recently revealed that she faced a breast cancer diagnosis in her 50s, followed by skin cancer in her 30s, and she underwent a hysterectomy years ago. Despite these formidable challenges, she persevered and emerged as a beacon of strength and hope for others.
In 2001, the “American Graffiti” actress received a breast cancer diagnosis while headlining in Las Vegas. Undeterred by the daunting news, she underwent a lumpectomy to remove the tumor and subsequently opted for radiation rather than chemotherapy, defying her doctor’s recommendation.
Instead, she sought alternative medicine, including mistletoe extract injections from Switzerland to boost her immune system. While not FDA-approved for cancer treatment, mistletoe extract is widely studied in complementary and alternative medicine and is commonly prescribed for cancer patients in Europe…CONTINUE READING