Former Neighbours star diagnosed with ‘extremely aggressive’ stage four cancer
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It's every person's worst nightmare: being diagnosed with a potentially terminal illness.
Unfortunately, it's something that happens to too many people every single day.
Recently, fans were left heartbroken when former Neighbours star Kate Keltie was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer.
The 36-year-old actress, who played Michelle Scully from 1999 to 2004 on the Australian soap opera, was revealed to have an aggressive form of the disease.
Keltie’s friend Ebony Gilbert has set up a GoFundMe donation page for the former actress.
‘Our beautiful Kate is going through the unimaginable.’ she wrote.
‘She was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Her cancer is extremely aggressive and it has spread to other parts of her body, including her lymph nodes, blood and hip bones (known as metastatic cancer).’
Gilbert shared that Keltie was told by her doctor that she needed severe chemotherapy that would make working and maintaining her current job impossible.
‘She will lose her gorgeous hair and cannot carry children in the future.’ she continued.
‘This is devastating news for anyone, let alone at the age of 36, with no family history of breast cancer.’
Many expressed their well-wishes for Keltie online.
‘Absolutely heartbreaking, bless her. Keep fighting,’ one user said.
‘It’s so sad for someone so young to go through this,’ another added.
‘(I) had breast cancer myself at 36 years old, and my heart goes out to her for the fight that is awaiting her.’ a third one said.
Thankfully the donations have exceeded the $25,000 goal intended to cover Keltie’s living expenses at least for the next six months as she receives treatment.
Holly Candy, who played Keltie’s on-screen sister on Neighbours, also reportedly donated $2000 to help.
As of writing, the total amount of financial help given stands at $32,742.
On Thursday, November 24, Kate left a message on the GoFundMe page.
‘I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your support, and messages and phone calls.’ she said.
‘It's so amazing to know I have so many incredible people in my corner. I've just got over COVID and I start my first round of chemotherapy tomorrow. You really have no idea how my head space has changed going into it because of each and every one of you.’
‘Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.’
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, around 57 Australians are diagnosed daily with the disease.
Risk factors associated with the disease include age, gender, alcohol intake, physical activity, and smoking.
It’s important to note that while women comprise the majority of people diagnosed with breast cancer, it can also affect men.
Symptoms include unusual lumps in both or one of the breasts, nipple discharge, ‘dimpling’ of the skin on the breast, and sudden changes in breast size.
Source: YouTube/Doctor O’Donovan
If you or anyone you know have experienced these symptoms, we recommend immediately getting in touch with medical professionals.
If diagnosed early enough, breast cancer has a 5-year survival rate of 100%
You may also like to read this story of two sisters diagnosed weeks apart.
Meanwhile, if you wish to extend financial assistance to Keltie, you can donate any amount for her treatment here.
What is your reaction to this story? Tell us your thoughts and words of encouragement for Kate in the comments section below.
Source: YouTube/DocTeeth123
Unfortunately, it's something that happens to too many people every single day.
Recently, fans were left heartbroken when former Neighbours star Kate Keltie was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer.
The 36-year-old actress, who played Michelle Scully from 1999 to 2004 on the Australian soap opera, was revealed to have an aggressive form of the disease.
Keltie’s friend Ebony Gilbert has set up a GoFundMe donation page for the former actress.
‘Our beautiful Kate is going through the unimaginable.’ she wrote.
Keltie most recently worked as a consultant before her diagnosis. Credit: Twitter/@p2pkate
‘She was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Her cancer is extremely aggressive and it has spread to other parts of her body, including her lymph nodes, blood and hip bones (known as metastatic cancer).’
Gilbert shared that Keltie was told by her doctor that she needed severe chemotherapy that would make working and maintaining her current job impossible.
‘She will lose her gorgeous hair and cannot carry children in the future.’ she continued.
‘This is devastating news for anyone, let alone at the age of 36, with no family history of breast cancer.’
Many expressed their well-wishes for Keltie online.
‘Absolutely heartbreaking, bless her. Keep fighting,’ one user said.
‘It’s so sad for someone so young to go through this,’ another added.
‘(I) had breast cancer myself at 36 years old, and my heart goes out to her for the fight that is awaiting her.’ a third one said.
Thankfully the donations have exceeded the $25,000 goal intended to cover Keltie’s living expenses at least for the next six months as she receives treatment.
Holly Candy, who played Keltie’s on-screen sister on Neighbours, also reportedly donated $2000 to help.
Keltie played Michelle Scully on Neighbours. Credit: YouTube/DocTeeth123
As of writing, the total amount of financial help given stands at $32,742.
On Thursday, November 24, Kate left a message on the GoFundMe page.
‘I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your support, and messages and phone calls.’ she said.
‘It's so amazing to know I have so many incredible people in my corner. I've just got over COVID and I start my first round of chemotherapy tomorrow. You really have no idea how my head space has changed going into it because of each and every one of you.’
‘Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.’
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, around 57 Australians are diagnosed daily with the disease.
Risk factors associated with the disease include age, gender, alcohol intake, physical activity, and smoking.
It’s important to note that while women comprise the majority of people diagnosed with breast cancer, it can also affect men.
Symptoms include unusual lumps in both or one of the breasts, nipple discharge, ‘dimpling’ of the skin on the breast, and sudden changes in breast size.
Source: YouTube/Doctor O’Donovan
If you or anyone you know have experienced these symptoms, we recommend immediately getting in touch with medical professionals.
If diagnosed early enough, breast cancer has a 5-year survival rate of 100%
You may also like to read this story of two sisters diagnosed weeks apart.
Meanwhile, if you wish to extend financial assistance to Keltie, you can donate any amount for her treatment here.
What is your reaction to this story? Tell us your thoughts and words of encouragement for Kate in the comments section below.
Source: YouTube/DocTeeth123
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