Anastacia, who attended The Masked Singer Australia, has pondered the moment when a plastic surgeon saved her life after they discovered she had cancer during an appointment.
The I’m Out of Love star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 at the age of 34.
In a recent interview, the singer described that that same year she went to a plastic surgeon for breast reduction and that the surgeon asked for a mammogram during the appointment.
She explained that the decision for Anastacia to have a mammogram ultimately saved her life: “If I hadn’t had a breast reduction surgery in 2003, I wouldn’t have found out about my cancer until much later, but it was hardly the first stage.
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She told The Guardian, “Plastic surgeons don’t ask for a mammogram, they usually just go in and do their job, but mine did. I was lucky, but the diagnosis was shocking and my career was at one of its highest points. “
Anastacia stated that despite the radiation from her cancer that made her tired, she continued to write songs and make music.
However, the singer was diagnosed with breast cancer a second time in 2013, and she said that her double mastectomy “was really hard for me to recover from,” but that she wants to use her own experiences to encourage more people to inquire about a mammogram if they are concerned about their health.
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She said, “Don’t freak out, get your mammogram earlier than the doctor says. Take a look at the thing you’re worried about so we can have you with us longer.”
In addition to her music career, Anastacia has also spent the past two decades raising awareness about breast cancer, receiving the Humanitarian Award at the 2013 GQ Awards for her charitable work.
Thinking about having been diagnosed with breast cancer several times in her life, she said, “I don’t even know how many surgeries I’ve had in my life. But every time I’ve gone through the crap I feel like it’s an obstacle, I see it as a detour.
“You may have a longer way to get to where you want to be, but trust in the universe and trust that it will lead to something great. Find hope in a terrible situation and just keep going. “
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Anastacia previously spoke to Daily Star and spoke about her friendship with Sir Elton John.
The star, who is preparing for her 20th / 22nd anniversary tour, told us: “I am very grateful that he connected with my music and then became my fairy godmother.
“It’s delicious, he calls me a fat cow all the time, it’s even better when EJ calls you a fat cow.”
On the occasion of I’m Outta Love on Tour’s 22nd anniversary, she said, “I can’t really believe what’s actually happening. I can’t believe we’re announcing something” after the 20th celebration was canceled.
The BRIT-nominated singer continued, “Instead of I’m Outta Love, I’m Outta Lockdown, so here we are.”
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