CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour
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CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour reveals cancer diagnosis
CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour is undergoing chemotherapy, after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour
Image sourced via Twitter @FullbrightAssoc
CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour has announced she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
“Like millions of women around the world, I’ve been diagnosed with ovarian cancer,” Amanpour said on Twitter.
“I’ve had successful major surgery to remove it and am now undergoing several months of chemotherapy for the very best long term prognosis.”
The 63-year-old renowned journalist boasts a career spanning four decades and gained prominence for her work covering war-torn hotspots throughout the world and for her interviews with world leaders.
Amanpour hosts her nightly news programme titled Amanpour on CNN and had taken some time off on air. Her cancer revelation was made on her first time returning on air following a four-week break to attend to her health.
“I’m telling you this in the interest of transparency, but in truth really mostly as a shoutout to early diagnosis. To urge women to educate themselves on this disease; to get all the regular screenings and scans that you can; to always listen to your bodies; and of course, to ensure that your legitimate medical concerns are not dismissed or diminished.”
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour
Messages of support for Christiane Amanpour
There has been a string of messages, expressing support for Amanpour in her cancer journey, including CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker who wished her a full recovery.
“I want to applaud Christiane Amanpour for her candor, bravery and always working towards the greater good,” he said in a statement. “As a cancer survivor, I too encourage people to listen to their bodies and get all early cancer screenings available to them. From our CNN family, we wish Christiane the very best for a full and speedy recovery,” he said.
Others in the journalism fraternity have also wished her well.
“It is so important and typical of how strong and brave you’ve always been. Courage and honesty is your trademark. You will beat this too,” said NBC’s chief foreign affairs correspondent and anchor Andrea Mitchell.
