Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m in shock, but I’m OK’
Comedian reveals cancer in a joke-packed video, saying she will undergo a double mastectomy and ‘I’ll be keeping you abreast of everything, Australia’…
The Guardian reports: Comedian reveals cancer in a joke-packed video, saying she will undergo a double mastectomy and ‘I’ll be keeping you abreast of everything, Australia’ Comedian and actor Judith Lucy has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
In a video shared to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon, the 58-year-old said she had “a little, not-so-fun update” to share.
This health story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Judith Lucy, I’m OK’ and Australia’ Comedian.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- Judith Lucy, I’m OK’, Australia’ Comedian, Instagram
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- Health
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