The Flipping Facts
- Tarek El Moussa, most known for his long-running show Flip or Flop, will co-star in a new HGTV series titled The Flipping El Moussas alongside his second wife, Heather Rae El Moussa.
- Tarek was diagnosed with two different types of cancer in the same year.
- Cancer can play all kinds of roles in relationship dynamics.
“We are so excited to bring viewers into our world, to see the ins and outs of our day-to-day lives,” says the couple in a statement. “Fans can watch us as we go from making breakfast for the kids in the morning, to making business deals by the afternoon.”
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Formerly, Tarek spent time on a show with a similar premise beside now ex-wife, Christina Haack, 38. on the hit reality show, Flip or Flop. Tarek and Christina now co-parent their two children, Taylor, 12, and Brayden. 7.
Shortly after splitting from Tarek, Christine was briefly married to British TV host Ant Anstead, 43, with whom she had one child. She married for a third time, to 41-year-old real estate agent Josh Hall, earlier this year.
Tarek’s Experience with Cancer
Tarek El Moussa was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2013.
His thyroid cancer diagnosis came after an HGTV fan, who also happened to be a nurse, noticed a lump on El Moussa's throat while watching him on television. She contacted the network, telling them what she’d seen.
That same year, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
In a 2017 interview with People magazine, El Moussa said of the experience: "I was at one building doing my thyroid stuff, and mentioned I was going across the street to get an ultrasound done. I'll never forget the doctor joking, 'I hope you don't have cancer!'"
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The treatment path for both types of cancers depends upon the stage at which the cancer is diagnosed. Common treatments for testicular cancer include chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Treatments for thyroid cancer can include surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine, radiation and, in some cases, chemotherapy.
Luckily, El Moussa was eventually given the "all clear," and now shares his story to raise awareness on both diseases while spreading positivity to those in need.
Cancer’s Role in Relationships
When it comes to something as serious as cancer, a magnifying glass is held up to the people around the patient. It can be the ultimate test for life partners.
Jill Kargman on Relationships and Cancer
"When you get cancer, it's a really great way to tell if your partner is the love of your life, or a sh**head," says writer and actress Jill Kargman, who sat down with SurvivorNet to talk life after cancer. "I think if you're with someone who is not supportive, or kind of emotionally checked out, or doesn't tell you you're still beautiful … this might not be your person."
If there are already issues in the relationship, cancer has a way to magnify them! Cancer can also bring the right people together. Consider the people in your life wisely; who do you want around when times are hard?
Contributing: Marisa Sullivan
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