Sharon Osbourne Had Double Mastectomy To Prevent Breast Cancer, 'The Odds Are Not In My Favour'

Sharon Osbourne underwent a double mastectomy after she got to know about her chances of developing breast cancer.

Sharon Osbourne has always been open about her life. Be it her marriage to Black Sabbath co-founder Ozzy Osbourne or her plastic surgeries, Sharon never hid anything from her fans. The former X Factor judge once spoke about undergoing a preventive double mastectomy when she found out that she had a genetic mutation that raised her chances of developing breast cancer.

Sharon Osbourne spoke about getting a double mastectomy

In 2010, Sharon Osbourne was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer after she underwent a colonoscopy. After her struggle with colon cancer, Sharon had been very conscious, as she didn’t want to take chances. But when she found out about having a genetic mutation that raised her chances of developing breast cancer, Sharon decided to get a double mastectomy.

In a conversation with Hello Magazine, Sharon revealed that her surgery was a ‘no-brainer’ since her doctor told her about the chances. Speaking about the same, she stated:

“As soon as I found out I had the breast cancer gene, I thought: 'The odds are not in my favour.’ I've had cancer before, and I didn't want to live under that cloud: I decided to just take everything off, and had a double mastectomy. For me, it wasn't a big decision; it was a no-brainer.”

Sharon’s decision to have a double mastectomy happened during the birth of her granddaughter, Pearl. Since Sharon had dealt with the pain of cancer previously, she didn’t want to take any chances. The television personality underwent a 13-hour-long surgery and had all her breast tissue removed. In the same interview, Sharon spoke about living without fear of getting cancer again and said:

“I didn't want to live the rest of my life with that shadow hanging over me. I didn't even think of my breasts in a nostalgic way, I just wanted to be able to live my life without that fear all the time. It's not 'pity me', it's a decision I made that's got rid of this weight that I was carrying around."

Sharon Osbourne had an emotional battle during her stage 3 colon cancer

Sharon had a very difficult battle with colon cancer. After she got herself checked, Sharon got to know that the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. The news devastated Sharon and her family. She underwent surgery in 2002 and had a portion of her colon removed. Surgeons also removed two lymph nodes, one of which tested positive for cancer, indicating the disease had spread. The surgery was followed by a three-month-long chemotherapy.

Sharon’s journey through cancer became an emotional battle. Her family supported her, especially her husband, Ozzy, and their children, Kelly and Jack. Sharon also worked to maintain normalcy for Kelly and Jack, using her role as a mother to stay strong. She also documented her battle and her chemotherapy sessions on The Osbournes, believing that sharing her battle would encourage others dealing with the illness.

Sharon Osbourne faced emotional and mental health challenges during her cancer journey, particularly anxiety. On top of it, the media scrutiny was too much for her to handle. She underwent therapy to manage anxiety and mental health challenges.

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