Denise Scott, 68, of the project, reveals she is battling an “aggressive” form of breast cancer after being diagnosed six months ago
Australian comedian Denise Scott has revealed she is battling a “particularly aggressive” form of breast cancer.
The media personality and former The Project star, 68, spoke to The Australian Women’s Weekly about her shocking health diagnosis.
Six months ago, Denise was diagnosed with breast cancer while working on the remake of Mother and Son, but she bravely kept shooting.
Denise has undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy to beat the horrific disease and has nine months of treatment ahead of her.
“I take comfort in the fact that at least I’ve lived a fulfilling life that I’m happy with,” Denise told the publication.
Australian comedian Denise Scott has revealed she is battling a “particularly aggressive” form of breast cancer. The media personality and former The Project star, 68, spoke to The Australian Women’s Weekly about her shocking health diagnosis
She added, “But I don’t want to leave yet. There are things I want to do.”
Denise said she is leaning on the support of her husband John Lane, adding: “The prognosis remains good and there is a lot of hope.”
In 2018, Denise revealed in an interview with Andrew Denton that she told her boyfriend to fuck off when he called her “hot”.
Six months ago, Denise was diagnosed with breast cancer while working on the remake of Mother and Son, but she bravely kept shooting. Denise has undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy to defeat the terrible disease
At the time, she admitted she hadn’t felt sexy in 25 years
“I’ve aged in a way, I’m not happy.” I have skin problems and weight problems. I haven’t felt sexy in a long time. “This is a disappointment,” she added of her troubles.
The Studio 10 panelist said her partner John thinks she’s perfect just the way she is.
“I take comfort in the fact that at least I’ve lived a fulfilling life that I’m happy with,” Denise told the publication. “But I don’t want to go yet.” “There are things I want to do,” she added
Denise said she has the support of her husband John Lane, adding: “The prognosis remains good and there is a lot of hope.” Pictured with John in 2020
“John, Mr. Happy Pants, thinks I look amazing.” He always says, “Oh, you look hot.” “I’m going to prank John,” Denise said.
Denise met John when they performed together as clowns in a theater production in Albury, New South Wales.
The veteran actress previously told the Sydney Morning Herald just four weeks after meeting that she wanted to have children with John.
“We have decided that we want to have children together.” I was told that I could not conceive, but my father’s sudden death made it urgent to find out. “I got pregnant straight away,” she explained.
Denise’s father Russ died of a sudden heart attack when she was just 28 years old.
Breast Cancer: The Facts
What is breast cancer?
It comes from a cancer cell that develops in the lining of a milk duct, or lobule, in one of the breasts.
When the breast cancer has spread to the surrounding tissue, it is said to be “invasive”. Some people are diagnosed with “carcinoma in situ” where no cancer cells have grown beyond the duct or lobules.
Most cases occur in people over the age of 50, but younger women are sometimes affected. Breast cancer can develop in men, but it is rare.
The staging tells you how big the cancer is and whether it has spread. Stage 1 is the earliest stage and stage 4 means the cancer has spread to another part of the body.
Cancer cells are graded from low (slow growth) to high (rapid growth). High-grade cancers are more likely to come back after the initial treatment.
What Causes Breast Cancer?
A cancerous tumor starts from an abnormal cell. The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. Something is thought to damage or change certain genes in the cell. This leads to abnormal cell proliferation that gets “out of control”.
Although breast cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are some risk factors that can increase risk, such as genetics.
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
The usual first symptom is a painless breast lump, although most are not cancerous and are fluid-filled cysts that are benign.
The first place where breast cancer usually spreads is in the armpit lymph nodes. When this happens, a swelling or lump develops in the armpit.
Visit breastcancernow.org or the National Breast Cancer Foundation for more information