Janey Godley has given fans an health update and revealed how she is coping after getting the all clear following a gruelling battle with ovarian cancer.
Last year, the Scots comedian was diagnosed with stage 3b cancer and following a hysterectomy and tough chemotherapy sessions, last month the funny woman announced that her latest scan was clear. Today she took to Twitter to give her fans an update on how she's feeling.
Sipping on a coffee at Glasgow's Eusebi Deli, Janey smiled at the camera. She said: "I just wanted to give everybody a wee update on what is happening. It's been a good few weeks since I had my last chemo and I'm on these tablets that try and stop the cancer from returning.
She added: "I have to be incredibly grateful that I got a clear scan the last time I got scanned. But I'm also very very aware that the type of cancer that I had has a 70 to 90 per cent chance of returning and that is quite a blow cause you think well what do I do now?
"Well, you live! You live for the time you've got. You get out, you enjoy your life, you try and keep as strong and healthy as you can until the next time some other piece of f****** s*** is flung at you then you deal with that. I mean I don't believe in fighting or being brave I believe in throwing hunners of chemicals and medicines at my cancer and that's what I've been doing.
"So on one hand I've got a clear scan and then on the other hand I'm acutely aware that stage three ovarian cancer is a pretty persistent b****** but I'm enjoying life as it is right now and that's what's important."
She then took her hat off and beamed: "And my hair is growing back in! Thanks everybody!" Fans were happy to hear Janey's inspirational words about living her life for the moment.
One said: "You looked fab with the hat on, but I cried when you did the reveal-your hair is a gorgeous colour! Go Janey! You are an inspiration! Xx." Another added: "Great philosophy, you can only tackle what's in front of you at present and not be too concerned about whatever the future may hold. Enjoy the present and good luck."
Another wrote: "Awwww Janey. The best you can do is eat, love, laugh & play. And not worry. We love you and thank you for being you and always making us laugh and be positive."
While one said: "I'm so moved by this. I muted you during your treatment and the start of your recovery because your story was too triggering. But the hair! That's exactly how mine looked when it came back. I love it (and you)!"
Whilst going through treatment, Janey also teamed up with the Beatson cancer charity to help raise £42,000.
The comedian had planned to attend charity stand up shows back in March at the Kings Theatre but was unable to as a result of her declining health.
Her daughter Ashley stepped in her mother's place and the tickets alone raised £39,037.58, with a collection raising an extra £2693.95 and merchandise share raising £1211.85.
Janey told her followers: "You all raised £42 GRAND for @Beatson_Charity I want to thank everyone who performed, attended, bought my Beatson merch from my site & filled @Beatson_Charity buckets at The Kings Theatre shows back in March -We raised £42,943.38. Thanks @GlasgowComedy My agent @ChrisDavisMg."
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