MsSissy
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Olivia Newton-John postpones tour dates due to breast cancer battle
Olivia Newton-John has announced she is postponing June dates on her North American tour due to another battle with breast cancer.
A statement was posted Tuesday on the official website and Facebook page for the 68-year-old singer-actress.
“The back pain that initially caused her to postpone the first half of her concert tour, has turned out to be breast cancer that has metastasized to the sacrum,” the statement reads.
“In addition to natural wellness therapies, Olivia will complete a short course of photon radiation therapy and is confident she will be back later in the year, better than ever, to celebrate her shows.”
The statement includes a quote from Newton-John: “I decided on my direction of therapies after consultation with my doctors and natural therapists and the medical team at my Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia.”
Newton-John previously postponed some shows earlier in May for what she described at the time as “a long running issue with sciatica” that was causing her back pain.
The “Grease” star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, on the same weekend her father died of cancer. She lost her sister, Rona Newton-John, to brain cancer in 2013.
Last fall Newton-John released an album with Amy Sky and Beth Nielsen Chapman, “Liv On,” that was inspired by their experiences with loss and illness, including the death of Newton-John's sister.
“It’s to help people through grief and through healing, whatever time it takes you,” she told Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford in October.
Tuesday’s statement noted that Newton-John will reschedule her postponed concert dates in the coming weeks.
Her original statement on FB
Olivia Newton-John
about 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone! I was so sad to have to postpone some shows this month, and to my fans who planned on coming to my concerts please know I am disappointed too! We are rescheduling as soon as possible.
I have had a long running issue with sciatica and I need to take this time to rest and deal with this very painful condition .
My husband John is taking great care of me and I want to thank all my family, friends and fans for their concern, love, support and good wishes.
I look forward to returning to performing soon!
Love and light,
Olivia x
Her updated statement
Olivia Newton-John
5 hours ago
For Immediate Release
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN POSTPONES JUNE CONCERT DATES
May 30, 2017 - Las Vegas, NV — Olivia Newton-John is reluctantly postponing her June U.S. and Canadian concert tour dates. The back pain that initially caused her to postpone the first half of her concert tour, has turned out to be breast cancer that has metastasized to the sacrum.
In addition to natural wellness therapies, Olivia will complete a short course of photon radiation therapy and is confident she will be back later in the year, better than ever, to celebrate her shows.
"I decided on my direction of therapies after consultation with my doctors and natural therapists and the medical team at my Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia,” says Olivia Newton-John.
There will be no interview requests accepted at this time as Olivia’s focus is on her treatment and healing. Ticket buyers for the upcoming concerts should contact venues directly about refunds. Rescheduled concert dates will be posted at OliviaNewton-John.com in the coming weeks.
Terrible news
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frosty
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Re: Olivia Newton-John postpones tour dates due to breast cancer battle
I wish her well, but hope she won't have an uphill battle from this. My uncle had prostate cancer, which was in remission, but then metastasized to his lower spine. He was given 2 to 3 years life expectancy. That was 1.5 years ago. He is doing okay right now, but is in constant pain.
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