Sharon's Support System
- Sharon shared a funny picture of her husband, Ozzy, asking if anyone needed a therapist, and complimented his listening skills.
- Sharon battled colon cancer in 2002 and treated it with surgery and chemotherapy.
- Having spousal support, or the support of loved ones, can make the cancer journey more manageable.
Colon cancer survivor Sharon Osbourne, 68, added levity to election-week stresses when she shared a picture of her husband, rocker Ozzy Osbourne, and offered his services… for therapy sessions. Given that he’s a “good listener,” we’re guessing that Ozzy gave his fair share of support to Sharon during her cancer fight. The disease can take a toll on families, so having a strong support system helps everyone.
Related: Kelly Osbourne Says Pill Addiction Got Out of Control After Mom’s Colon Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Took Vicodin to Hide the Terrible Sadness’
Sharon captioned her Instagram picture of the so-called “Prince of Darkness” sprawled out on a table outside: “Anyone need a therapist yet? He’s a very good listener.”
Sharon’s Colon Cancer
Sharon battled colon cancer in 2002 and treated it with surgery and chemotherapy. She’s been open and vocal about her cancer battle, helping to raise awareness around this disease.
Related: Colon Cancer Survivor & Talk Show Host Sharon Osbourne, 68, Says She Is Adding Credit Card Fraud to the List of Things Life Has Thrown at Her
Dr. Heather Yeo, a surgical oncologist and colorectal surgeon at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, tells SurvivorNet what it’s like living with this disease. Dr. Yeo says, “One of the most exciting things about my job is that we’ve made a lot of progress on treatment options. However, patients are still–while they’re living longer, they are still living with colon cancer, and so I think it’s really important that we talk about how some of the things in your life affect you.”
Related: 5 Truths Sharon Osbourne Learned From Colon Cancer: ‘After You Get Over the Shock and Panic, You Realize How Lucky You Are to Be Alive’
“So talk a little bit about diet, talk a little bit about the environment, talk about what you can do to improve your length of life, and improve kind of how you interact with your disease.”
The way you view your disease makes a difference, too; having a positive attitude matters, says colorectal surgeon Dr. Zuri Murrell. He told SurvivorNet that his patients who have a good attitude tend to do better in treatment. Dr. Murrell says, “My patients who thrive, even with stage 4 cancer, from the time that they, about a month after they’re diagnosed, I kind of am pretty good at seeing who is going to be okay.”
Related: Colon Cancer: Overview
“Now doesn’t that mean I’m good at saying that the cancer won’t grow,” says Dr. Murrell. “But I’m pretty good at telling what kind of patient are going to still have this attitude and probably going to live the longest, even with bad, bad disease. And those are patients who, they have gratitude in life.
Spousal Support Through Cancer
Having a supportive partner as you undergo cancer treatment can be a huge help. The emotional support provided by a spouse, partner, or loved one can make the load less heavy to bear.
Related: New Ripped Terry Crews Photos Remind Us How Important It Is For Cancer Caregivers To Stay Healthy
Actress and writer Jill Kargman, who is a melanoma survivor, told SurvivorNet how she believes cancer tests relationships. “I think cancer is a great way to find out if you’re with the love of your life or a shithead. I think it presses the fast forward button on getting to the bottom of that answer, because a lot of people in middle age are kind of at a crossroads, waiting for their kids to fly the coop.”
Related: Your Support System Matters — Jill Kargman on Getting Through Cancer With Support from Friends
Kargman said, “And I think if you’re with someone who is not supportive and kind of emotionally checked out or doesn’t tell you you’re still beautiful with that, this might not be your person.”
Jill Kargman on Relationships and Cancer
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Sharon's Support System
- Sharon shared a funny picture of her husband, Ozzy, asking if anyone needed a therapist, and complimented his listening skills.
- Sharon battled colon cancer in 2002 and treated it with surgery and chemotherapy.
- Having spousal support, or the support of loved ones, can make the cancer journey more manageable.
Colon cancer survivor Sharon Osbourne, 68, added levity to election-week stresses when she shared a picture of her husband, rocker Ozzy Osbourne, and offered his services… for therapy sessions. Given that he’s a “good listener,” we’re guessing that Ozzy gave his fair share of support to Sharon during her
cancer fight. The disease
can take a toll on families, so having a strong support system helps everyone.
Related: Kelly Osbourne Says Pill Addiction Got Out of Control After Mom’s Colon Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Took Vicodin to Hide the Terrible Sadness’
Read More Sharon captioned her Instagram picture of the so-called “Prince of Darkness” sprawled out on a table outside: “Anyone need a therapist yet? He’s a very good listener.”
Sharon’s Colon Cancer
Sharon battled colon cancer in 2002 and treated it with surgery and chemotherapy. She’s been open and vocal about her cancer battle, helping to raise awareness around this disease.
Related: Colon Cancer Survivor & Talk Show Host Sharon Osbourne, 68, Says She Is Adding Credit Card Fraud to the List of Things Life Has Thrown at Her
Dr. Heather Yeo, a surgical oncologist and colorectal surgeon at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, tells SurvivorNet what it’s like living with this disease. Dr. Yeo says, “One of the most exciting things about my job is that we’ve made a lot of progress on treatment options. However, patients are still–while they’re living longer, they are still living with colon cancer, and so I think it’s really important that we talk about how some of the things in your life affect you.”
Related: 5 Truths Sharon Osbourne Learned From Colon Cancer: ‘After You Get Over the Shock and Panic, You Realize How Lucky You Are to Be Alive’
“So talk a little bit about diet, talk a little bit about the environment, talk about what you can do to improve your length of life, and improve kind of how you interact with your disease.”
The way you view your disease makes a difference, too; having a positive attitude matters, says colorectal surgeon Dr. Zuri Murrell. He told SurvivorNet that his patients who have a good attitude tend to do better in treatment. Dr. Murrell says, “My patients who thrive, even with stage 4 cancer, from the time that they, about a month after they’re diagnosed, I kind of am pretty good at seeing who is going to be okay.”
Related: Colon Cancer: Overview
“Now doesn’t that mean I’m good at saying that the cancer won’t grow,” says Dr. Murrell. “But I’m pretty good at telling what kind of patient are going to still have this attitude and probably going to live the longest, even with bad, bad disease. And those are patients who, they have gratitude in life.
Spousal Support Through Cancer
Having a supportive partner as you undergo cancer treatment can be a huge help. The emotional support provided by a spouse, partner, or loved one can make the load less heavy to bear.
Related: New Ripped Terry Crews Photos Remind Us How Important It Is For Cancer Caregivers To Stay Healthy
Actress and writer Jill Kargman, who is a melanoma survivor, told SurvivorNet how she believes cancer tests relationships. “I think cancer is a great way to find out if you’re with the love of your life or a shithead. I think it presses the fast forward button on getting to the bottom of that answer, because a lot of people in middle age are kind of at a crossroads, waiting for their kids to fly the coop.”
Related: Your Support System Matters — Jill Kargman on Getting Through Cancer With Support from Friends
Kargman said, “And I think if you’re with someone who is not supportive and kind of emotionally checked out or doesn’t tell you you’re still beautiful with that, this might not be your person.”
Jill Kargman on Relationships and Cancer
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
