Sophie Kinsella, who writes the hit series “Shopaholic,” revealed this week that she has been battling brain cancer for more than a year.
“I have wanted to share with you something about my health for a long time and I was waiting for the strength to do it,” she wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “In late 2022, I was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of aggressive brain cancer. »
Glioblastoma is a fast-growing cancer that begins in the brain or spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic, which notes that there is no cure but that treatments aim to slow the growth of the cancer and reduce symptoms. .
“I was looked after by the excellent team at University College Hospital in London and underwent successful surgery, then radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which are still ongoing,” added Kinsella, 54 years.
The author, who lives in the United Kingdom with her husband, Henry Wickham, waited more than a year to publicly announce her diagnosis because she wanted her five children to process the news and learn to adapt to their ” new normal.”
She remains resilient and optimistic in her progress, thanks to the love and support of her family and friends.
“At the moment everything is stable and I generally feel very good, although I am very tired and my memory is even worse than before,” confessed Kinsella, who also published novels under the name Madeleine Wickham.
Kinsella – who has four sons and a daughter – has sold more than 45 million copies in more than 60 countries, according to her website.
“I am also very grateful to my readers for their continued support. The wonderful response to ‘The Burnout’ has really lifted my spirits, during a difficult time,” Kinsella praised in her Instagram post.
“The Burnout” was released on October 10 and has a Goodreads rating of 3.7 out of 5.
Kinsella also wrote a special note to those also battling cancer, offering words of encouragement.
“To everyone who is suffering from cancer in any form, I send my love and best wishes, and to those who support them,” she said.
“It can be very lonely and scary to have a difficult diagnosis, and the support and care of those around you means more than words can say,” she continued.
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