Vicky Phelan who has been fighting cervical cancer recently gave a devastating update on her health. Here is what we know about her health and ongoing issues.
Vicky Phelan is a Cervical Check campaigner who exposed an Irish health scandal. She brought the cervical check screening scandal in Ireland into the light.
Ms. Phelan talked about the health care system after she discovered she wasn’t told that she was handed incorrect smear test results.
BBC reported that she later settled the case without admission of liability on the part of the laboratory or health services. However, she refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Recently, she made a post on her Instagram with a long caption updating her well-wishers about her health.
What Stage Is Vicky Phelan Cervical Cancer?
In 2017, Vicky Phelan was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 cervical cancer. She was one of the main names involved in the CervicalCheck scandal.
In a podcast, The Self Love Series, she talked about how she accepted the situation after the initial diagnosis.
During the talk, Phelan also talked about her lifestyle saying she never smoked and is not a huge drinker. It took almost a year for her to accept that she has cancer.
In the initial diagnosis, they found a “fairly sizeable tumor” at the back of her abdomen. She has been sharing her journey of treatment and her experience with her followers.
Vicky Phelan Health & Illness Update
Vicky Phelan recently updated her followers about her ongoing health condition. She has always been open about her illness with people.
Six days back, she took Instagram to reveal that she has been in radiotherapy treatment. Phelan is in the process of her treatment at Milford Care Center.
Talking about her experience, Phelan mentioned nothing prepared her for what followed radiotherapy. She told she has never been so sick or so much in pain.
With the increasing pain, she was unable to walk without assistance. After a few weeks, she was able to walk without a 4-wheeler or Zimmer frame.
Vicky Phelan’s Husband Shared Heartwarming Message As She Is Sick
After Vicky Phelan revealed she has been sick since the treatment, her husband Charlie left a sweet message online.
He took Twitter to share that it is sad that Phelan won’t be able to wave him off on 2nd April when he starts Croagh Patrick.
Additionally, he also wrote he will light a candle for him after reaching the top. He ended the post calling his wife Phens “soulmate”.