Cancer Survivor Tina Turner is A Hall of Famer
- Living legend Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Oct. 30, 2021.
- The Proud Mary singer was diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016 and had surgery to treat it.
- Symptoms of intestinal cancer can include pain in the belly, nausea and vomiting, unexplained weight loss, weakness or fatigue, change in stool color, and more.
Tina’s fellow inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday included Jay-Z, The Go-Go’s, Foo Fighters, Carole King and Todd Rundgren. Tina, who currently lives in Switzerland, was unable to attend the event, but she joined in on the fun via video message.
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In a recent Instagram post, Turner shared her gratitude for the momentous honor with her followers.
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“As you can surely tell from my beaming smile: I am thrilled to now be officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. What an honor!,” she wrote in her caption. “I am grateful to so many beloved people who believed in me and stood by me on my journey here especially you, my fans. Keep on rocking! 💃🿠Love, Tina.”
Tina was also inducted in 1991 for her work with former partner Ike Turner, but her 2021 induction is for her as an individual artist. The phenomenal powerhouse has enjoyed a decades-long career and has worked with many different artists, like Mick Jagger.
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Tina’s Cancer Battle
Tina Turner’s 2018 memoir, Tina Turner: My Love Story, chronicled the singer’s health battles. In the book’s pages, she revealed how she had "suffered a stroke, battled intestinal cancer and undergone a kidney transplant."
Tina had her stroke in 2013, not long after she and German music executive Erwin Bach were married. Following the incident, Tina had to re-learn how to walk. In 2016, she was diagnosed with kidney failure and intestinal cancer.
The Proud Mary singer treated her cancer by surgically removing part of her intestines. In 2017, she also had a kidney transplant her husband was her kidney donor. In her memoir, she writes, "I know that my medical adventure is far from over. There's always another test, another doctor's appointment or biopsy to get through," says Tina. "We're both still here, closer than we ever imagined and that's cause for celebration."
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Understanding Intestinal Cancer
Tina is an incredible survivor of intestinal cancer and her being vocal about battling this disease helps others have an awareness of it. Here are some common symptoms of intestinal cancer, as outlined by the American Cancer Society (ACS):
- Pain in the belly (abdomen)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Weight loss (without trying)
- Weakness and feeling tired (fatigue)
- Dark-colored stools (from bleeding into the intestine)
- Low red blood cell counts (anemia)
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, speak with your doctors and request to be screened for cancer. In earlier interviews, our experts say its important to “be pushy” if you need to be, in order to get a correct diagnosis and information about your health.
One doctor says to lead each appointment with a plan, and educate yourself prior to stepping foot in the doctor’s office. After all, no one cares as much about your health as you do be your own best advocate!
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