Sports host Eileen Andrews earned a reputation for being a strong woman in the male-dominated sports press. But after opening up in a recent interview, Andrews revealed that she secretly struggled with cervical cancer in 2016 - proving that she was worse than we thought.
Irene Andrews reveals a fight against cervical cancer. (Source: Neilson Barnard / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images) In an interview with MMQB of Sports Illustrated, the 38-year-old revealed that she was diagnosed Have this disease. In September 2016, she underwent two operations before she knew she had no cancer.
According to the National Cancer Institute, cervical cancer is the third largest cancer among women. The most common symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain in various parts of the body, swelling and bloating, appetite and weight changes, and bowel and bladder problems.
Irene learned about cervical cancer in September. After she released her nude photos through the peephole of the Tennessee hotel, she sent terrible news in just five months.
"After the trial, everyone told me, 'You are so powerful and experienced all of this because you found a job in the football world because she is the only woman on board," she told the magazine. "Finally, I reached the point where I also believed: 'Hey, I have cancer, but damn, I am strong, I can do this.'"
Andrews' oncologist advised her Going to the surgery immediately, a few weeks after the head, in Los Angeles, the Trog reporter went back to work and underwent surgery. In the days after the surgery, in a true Andrews style, the reporter went directly to her favorite job. "This year I didn't watch any football matches at home. This is our Super Bowl year, I won't miss the Super Bowl," she told her doctor.
Her fiancee tried to convince her to reconsider and avoid jumping on a plane flying to Green Bay, Wisconsin two days later, but she was too difficult to sit on the sidelines.
"You won't miss a game. You can play through any match. Damage, do anything and go back there. It will be me," shetell him.
Irene Andrews is not the only brave woman who has not let cancer stop cancer. Let's have fun. Shannen Doherty also spent 2016 fighting cancer, sharing her pain and fighting the world through Instagram. She even released her makeup dance video while many people were lying in bed.
"I should have been standing together for five days after the surgery. We just said that the doctor did not recommend it," Andrews admitted. "But as I felt during the trial, sports is my escape. I need to be with my crew."
On November 1, the sports host accepted the second and final Once in a program, she learned that she had no cancer after 16 days and did not need chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Although it may be difficult for celebrities to reveal the hardships and struggles of diseases such as cancer, it is impossible for them to use their platforms to raise awareness. BLE. The road to go, Andrews!
What do you think?
Do you know people who fight cervical cancer? Will celebrities raise their awareness of diseases and diseases when they reveal their personal struggles? Do you think Irene should have more time to recover before returning to work?
