Comedian Judith Lucy announces cancer diagnosis
The comedian and actress made the announcement in a lighthearted video posted to social media.
Comedian Judith Lucy has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, sharing the news via an Instagram video. The 58-year-old joked that she had received a "weird" mammogram result from BreastScreen Australia and urged women to stay on top of their screenings. Lucy underwent a lumpectomy last week, but the cancer was found to be more aggressive than initially believed.
She decided to have a double mastectomy to remove both breasts. Despite the diagnosis, Lucy expressed optimism, stating that she is "in shock, but I'm OK." She added that she would keep her audience updated on her treatment journey, joking that she would "be keeping you abreast of everything, Australia." Lucy's diagnosis comes after she recently published a book about wellness, titled Well Well Well, which humorously acknowledged the impossibility of quick fixes.
Her fellow comedians, including Geraldine Hickey and Celia Pacquola, praised Lucy for her resilience and beauty.
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