What Oncologists Think of Ex-MTV VJ Ananda Lewis’s Decision to ‘Keep’ Her Breast Cancer Tumor
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, 51, said her breast cancer had progressed to stage IV after she declined surgical treatment for the disease that was recommended by her care team. Experts said it is currently impossible to cure stage I to III breast cancer without surgery.
MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Confirms Her Cancer Spread After She Opted Against Mastectomy
They wanted to take both [breasts]. They wanted to do all of these big things that I was not ready for,” said the TV personality, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.
Former MTV host Ananda Lewis says she has Stage 4 breast cancer
The former MTV host, who has been battling breast cancer for nearly six years, shared in an interview with CNN that her cancer is at Stage 4.
Ananda Lewis, Former MTV V.J., Says She Has Stage 4 Breast Cancer
Lewis, the host of the 1990s MTV show “Hot Zone,” tried to fight her illness without undergoing a double mastectomy. She says she is responding well after resuming treatment.
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis shares stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis
Ananda Lewis is opening up about her cancer battle. The former MTV VJ and "Teen Summit" host, 51, revealed in an interview with CNN that she has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Lewis said her cancer was at stage 3 when she was diagnosed in 2019 after she found a lump in her breast,
Former MTV VJ says she has Stage IV breast cancer
The other, a content creator and former ’90s MTV VJ. Both are battling breast cancer. Both are also the best friends of CNN’s Stephanie Elam, who asked them to sit down and talk to get real about their fears,
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis has Stage 4 breast cancer, says she's ‘a little angry' with herself for refusing surgery
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, 51, says she’s “thriving” after choosing to undergo new treatment for her Stage 4 breast cancer.
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Clarifies Decision to Refuse Mastectomy
TV personality Ananda Lewis is shedding light on her breast cancer journey. “What I would like to clarify is that last year … last year October is when all the craziness started happening in my body.
MTV’s Ananda Lewis shares breast cancer regrets: ‘Important for me to admit’ mistakes
Ananda Lewis was first diagnosed with cancer in 2019. Screengrab from Ananda Lewis' Instagram page After being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis opted out of undergoing a double mastectomy,
Surgeon Who Beat Cancer 3 Times Debunks Alternative Therapies—'No Evidence'
Dr. Liz O'Riordan explained why alternative treatments might alleviate some health concerns, but they won't cure cancer.
Baystate Noble Hospital rolls out new procedure for mastectomy patients
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This Powerful Video Will Change Your Perception About Fashion After Mastectomy!
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‘Breast Cancer Can Feel Deeply Defeminizing. Here’s How I’ve Learned to Embrace My Body and My Sexuality Again’
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I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at Age 22. Then a Mastectomy Infection Almost Killed Me.
After Kristin Moya Polanco discovered a golf-ball-size lump in her breast, a lethal bacteria left her untreatable while the cancer continued to spread. Read her story here.
Ananda Lewis knows how ‘crazy’ she sounds for keeping her tumor
After facing backlash for refusing a double mastectomy, Ananda Lewis discussed the importance of early detection and allowing ...
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5 mental health affirmations to embrace before a breast mastectomy
Positive affirmations can be powerful tools in this process, helping to shift perspective, reduce anxiety, and promote ...
These Breast Cancer Patients Wanted to Get Rid of Their Boobs for Good. Their Doctors Didn't Care.
Breast cancer survivors report a horrifying culture in which their desire to "go flat" is challenged, or worse, outright ignored.