Christiane Amanpour, 63 CNN Anchor has revealed that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Breaking the news on Monday, June 14, Amanpour said she has taken time off work. She said;
“I’ve had successful major surgery to remove it, and I am now going through several months of chemotherapy for the very best possible longterm prognosis, and I am confident.
“I am telling you this in the interest of transparency, but really as a shout out to most early diagnosis.
“I urge women to educate themselves on this disease; to get all the regular screenings and scans that you can; to always listen to your bodies; and of course to ensure that your legitimate medical concerns are not dismissed or diminished.”