Janey Godley shared she has accepted she may be 'facing death' following her cervical cancer diagnosis.
The popular Scottish comedian took to social media this week to give fans an update on her journey with the disease, following her hysterectomy.
Sharing her diagnosis earlier this year, the 61-year-old explained she had experienced an 'epiphany' about her health, adding that she had been 'resisting' acknowledging the severity of her condition.
Told she has stage three cancer, the comedian explained she has accepted her situation, due to it being something she "has no control over."
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Although undergoing a full hysterectomy, the progress of the cancer meant Janey would require further treatment beyond the operation.
Stage 3b is defined as cancer growths 2cm or smaller in size on the lining of the abdomen and there may also be cancer in the lymph nodes, reports the Record.
In the last few months, Janey has undergone three rounds of chemo so far and has been updating her loyal followers on her journey on social media.
Opening up on her Facebook page earlier this morning, Janey shared a picture of her and her little dog Honey, and penned: "I think I’ve had an epiphany, I have been resisting the fact I have a life threatening cancer, I have tried to “fight and be strong” instead of accepting that this whole year I just may be facing death or survival of something I have no real control over.
She added:"I appreciate all the amazing support and I believe my mental health will improve if I just lean into the fact that this cancer is happening- I am not alone, millions of people survive this disease and living with it isn’t a failure - maybe I don’t have to fight every thing that happens to me and trust the science?"
Many of Janey's fans rallied round her and offered their support.
One wrote: "It’s hard trying to be positive when you have no control over your body’s actions. Stay strong, stay brave, but have a ‘day off’ occasionally and let the world carry on around you, you can’t be strong and brave all of the time, because you need strength to be yourself, too!"
Another wrote: "Bless you Janey It's hard to literally put your life in the hands of the medical team, especially when you are used to fighting and coping for yourself. But it's what you have to do for now. Just go with it and let them help make the decisions that are best for you."
While one said: "You have a great attitude towards it Janey, keep going one day at a time. You've acknowledged it and totally aware of keeping your mental health healthy, which is half the battle."
And one added: "Accepting our current positions is hugely difficult to do - well done on an amazing step forward. Remember to always be kind to yourself."
Janey has been honest throughout her cancer journey and has admitted that at times she has found it extremely tough mentally and physically.
Speaking previously during a video recording with her daughter Ashley, Janey said: "My soul's already f*****g broke I think. And people have been so supportive, and I feel as though I'm letting everybody doon because I've got aw this love and aw this support, other people don't have this love and support and I'm getting it and I'm still not being lifted, so maybe I'm an ungrateful b*****d.
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