Putting Worries To Bed
- Sharon Osbourne reassured fans that she’s not experiencing health issues, after fans questioned why she was spending so much time in bed
- Osbourne was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002, undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for treatment
- In 2012, she discovered she was genetically predisposed to ovarian and breast cancer, and underwent a preventative double mastectomy
Osbourne, 67, shared a message with fans on Instagram who have been worrying that she might be experiencing health issues because of the amount of time she spends cuddled up in bed. Turns out, that’s not the case, and she says she simply just enjoys resting and relaxing as much as possible. Along with the message, she shared a photo of her enjoying some quality time with her dogs, and looking at those pooches, who could blame her for taking some downtime.
Read MoreOsbourne’s message is likely to reassure fans, who have been commented on her Instagram asking if she’s okay. Truth be told, she has been sharing a lot of photos of her resting, but it’s quarantine guys, give her a break.
“I’m just curious, Is Sharon okay? I’ve been seeing her in bed for awhile now and hope all is well with her. I love her and her family and I saw the special on TV the other night. It touched my heart, the pain and courage of their journey through life all these years, a truly strong family, they are!” one Instagram user wrote on Obsourne’s post from September 11.
Sharon Osbourne’s Cancer Journey
Sharon Osbourne was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002 thanks to her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, pushing her to go to the doctor. She hadn’t visited a physician in three years, and expected everything to go fine. However, once receiving the diagnosis, Osbourne underwent surgery, but soon after her doctor’s informed her the disease had spread.
Her cancer journey, and going through chemotherapy treatments, was regularly featured on the Osbourne family’s reality television show The Osbournes, and she was declared “cancer-free.” However, her health issues didn’t stop there. After going through genetic testing in 2012, Osbourne discovered that she had a high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer, and underwent a preventative double mastectomy to try to avoid a possible breast cancer diagnosis.
Treatment For Metastatic Colon Cancer
In Osbourne’s case, her colon cancer is referred to as metastatic since it spread throughout her body. It’s unclear which part of Osbourne’s body the disease spread to, but the liver is the most common site of metastasis. In cases of metastatic colon cancer, surgery is recommended if the tumors can safely be removed, but since sometimes the cancer cannot be fully removed, it’s important to talk to your physician about whether surgery is the right route.
“My general belief is that if you don’t think you can cut out all the cancer, I don’t think you should take out part of it and you should leave some behind,” Dr. Heather Yeo, a surgical oncologist and colorectal surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, tells SurvivorNet. “Usually, what we would do, is we would treat them with chemotherapy, and if that little piece doesn’t act up and 10 more pieces don’t sprout up somewhere else, then you can take out that little piece and you can cure them of the disease.”
If you’re unsure what treatment would be right, it never hurts to get a few opinions on the matter. By hearing other doctors’ advice, your treatment can be more personalized so that it fits your disease.
Dr. Heather Yeo breaks down treatment options for metastatic colon cancer
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