Key Highlights
- Angie Best, ex-wife of George Best, reveals her diagnosis with colon cancer and its spread to the liver.
- She is undergoing her first round of chemotherapy in Switzerland, supported by her son Calum.
- Mistletoe therapy, an alternative treatment, is being used alongside conventional chemotherapy.
- Angie Best’s social media plea for advice and support garners responses from celebrities and supporters.
Angie Best’s Emotional Battle with Colon Cancer
Ex-wife of the legendary football player George Best, Angie Best has opened up about her recent diagnosis with colon cancer that has spread to her liver. The 73-year-old mother-of-one revealed her struggle on social media, sharing a heartbreaking video where she expressed her inability to perform even simple daily tasks due to the side effects of chemotherapy.
First Round of Chemotherapy and Mistletoe Therapy
In her latest update, Angie Best detailed the challenges she faces during her first round of chemotherapy. “Advice needed: I know a lot of you have been through this, but i can’t function, I can’t lift my head up, I can’t brush my teeth, I can’t eat. It’s terrible,” she wrote in the video. The ex-wife of George Best is currently receiving treatment in Switzerland, supported by her son Calum.
Calum, 44, also shared his concerns and support for his mother. “I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way and going through this, it will pass and we come out even better I love you,” he said in a separate post.
Angie is undergoing Mistletoe therapy alongside conventional chemotherapy. This alternative treatment uses extracts from the European mistletoe plant to potentially stimulate the immune system and improve quality of life for cancer patients.
Public Support and Celebrities’ Messages
The video received an outpouring of support, with celebrities like Samantha Womack, who previously battled breast cancer, offering words of encouragement. “I wish I was with you… It’s rough at the beginning. I’m sending you all my love,” she said in a statement.
Angie Best’s social media post also sparked a conversation among fans and supporters, many of whom shared their advice and well-wishes.
One fan suggested to “get off social media” while another offered practical tips for managing side effects. The response highlights the emotional support networks that exist even in the face of such serious health challenges.
Financial Struggles and Fundraising Efforts
Calum Best admitted that financially, he can’t carry on alone with his mother’s treatment costs. To address this, he set up a GoFundMe page to help cover these expenses. “Any contribution, no matter how small, will help us access the specialists, treatment and care my mum needs during this time,” he wrote.
The case of Angie Best serves as a reminder of the financial burdens that can accompany cancer treatments, even for those who have lived healthy lifestyles. It also underscores the importance of support networks in providing not only emotional but also financial assistance to patients and their families.
By Jada Bas, Trainee Reporter
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