Olivia Newton-John continues to fight the cancer that returned last year with a vengeance — spreading into the bones of her lower back. “It’s the beginning of the end for Olivia,” dished a source. “This is her final fight and she promises to go out swinging. At this point, her goal is to make it to her 70th birthday on Sept. 26th and have a big celebration.” As The National ENQUIRER has reported, the “I Honestly Love You” singer revealed her devastating Stage 4 breast-cancer diagnosis in May 2017. Read on for details of Olivia’s fight, and click here for more news of celebs fighting the big C….
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At the time, docs gave her “grim odds” at a recovery or long-term survival. Sadly, now that the cancer has metastasized, friends and colleagues said there’s nothing more modern medicine can do for the talented four-time Grammy winner.
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“Her immune system has lost its ability to recognize that cancerous cells are different from her own cells,” explained Dr. Gabe Mirkin, a longevity expert who has not treated Olivia. “This has allowed her cancer to spread to her bones.”
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As Olivia faces what’s likely to be her final fight, she's told pals she has a secret weapon to help keep her upbeat — her
“Grease” co-star and close pal John Travolta! “John’s constantly calling and sending Olivia emails to lift her spirits,” tattled the source, noting the duo's recent reunion at a party celebrating the film's 40th anniversary. “He couldn’t be any more supportive!”
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Olivia’s cancer nightmare started in 1992, when she found a lump in her right breast. A breast reconstruction soon followed after a radical mastectomy to stop the cancer in its tracks. She bounced back with a clean bill of health — until the dreaded illness returned last year.
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At the time, docs gave her “grim odds” at a recovery or long-term survival. Sadly, now that the cancer has metastasized, friends and colleagues said there’s nothing more modern medicine can do for the talented four-time Grammy winner.
“Her immune system has lost its ability to recognize that cancerous cells are different from her own cells,” explained Dr. Gabe Mirkin, a longevity expert who has not treated Olivia. “This has allowed her cancer to spread to her bones.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
As Olivia faces what’s likely to be her final fight, she's told pals she has a secret weapon to help keep her upbeat — her
“Grease” co-star and close pal John Travolta! “John’s constantly calling and sending Olivia emails to lift her spirits,” tattled the source, noting the duo's recent reunion at a party celebrating the film's 40th anniversary. “He couldn’t be any more supportive!”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Olivia’s cancer nightmare started in 1992, when she found a lump in her right breast. A breast reconstruction soon followed after a radical mastectomy to stop the cancer in its tracks. She bounced back with a clean bill of health — until the dreaded illness returned last year.
Photo credit: Getty Images
