Linda Nolan is determined to 'live life to the fullest' and says 'every day is a gift'. The 65-year-old star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and received the all-clear a year later. However, in 2017, the disease had spread to her brain, bones and liver, and Linda has been fighting ever since.
She remains resolute, insisting that she has always been "determined to fight" and does her best to "focus on the positives", drawing strength from the support of her family, friends and fans. Speaking to Platinum magazine, she said: "When I was first diagnosed, it was a shock, but I was determined to fight. The return of the cancer was a harder blow, knowing it was incurable.
But I've always believed in living life to the fullest and that's what I continue to do. Every day is a gift." "It's not always easy, but I've always tried to focus on the positives.
If you lose hope, you lose everything. My family, friends and fans have been a tremendous support. Knowing that my story can help others gives me strength and I feel it's a way of giving back, for all the support I've received.
" However, the former 'Celebrity Big Brother ' housemate, who rose to fame alongside her sisters as part of The Nolans in the 1970s, believes it's important to speak up when things aren't going well, rather than always trying to "feel brave". She encourages her fans to get regular check-ups. She continued: "I also believe in not being afraid to say when things aren't great.
People feel guilt and pr.