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Katherine Ryan Shares Health Update After Second Cancer Surgery: ‘I Caught It Early!’

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On Monday, Katherine Ryan shared an update about her health following her second surgery within a week.

41-year-old comedian revealed recently that she has a cancerous growth on her arm, which is a recurrence of melanoma she had experienced earlier in life.

Sharing an update to her Instagram Story, she uploaded a photo of her arm, covered with a plaster. 

Katherine captioned the update: ‘Done,’ with a tick and a red heart emoji. 

Last week, the television personality opted for a private mole removal, but subsequent tests revealed that it was malignant. As a result, she needed an additional medical procedure.

Katherine was initially diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer back in 2004, and now she’s been diagnosed with the disease for a second time.

In her recent podcast episode of Telling Everybody Everything, she shared the following: ‘They consented to take it down only after I visited an exclusive private location in South Kensington and offered them a thousand pounds.’

‘I don’t know if on the NHS they ever would have removed this mole.’

Instead of having faith that the NHS would take care of her mole, she shared that she encountered various issues when consulting with private physicians.

She shared that she shelled out £300 for a brief seven-minute meeting with a physician who incorrectly assured her that the mole was not cancerous.

Yet she was inspired to keep pushing with her concerns after following Teddi Mellencamp’s journey. 

43-year-old celebrity from “The Real Housewives” series has been fighting off skin cancer since the year 2022, and recently disclosed that physicians discovered three brain tumors in her during this current year.

Katherine remembered: ‘He shared delightful news with me! It’s quite simple to accept a clean bill of health and move on without giving it another thought, as it’s the most effortless news to receive – “excellent, I’m healthy,” you might say, and then forget about it entirely.’

However, the mole was continuously evolving. Given my personal experience with melanoma, having been diagnosed with stage two at a young age on my leg, I feel confident in saying this is not the first time we’ve discussed this topic.

She added: ‘Although it didn’t initially seem like typical melanoma to me, I could see some irregularities such as discoloration, asymmetry, and a mix of black and red tones. It was a flat mole, neither particularly large nor alarming, but it turned out to be stage two melanoma, which was concerning.’

Due to the malignant nature of melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer that can propagate rapidly, I required a comprehensive anesthetic and surgery to remove a golf ball-sized growth from my leg.

In reference to her ongoing fight against cancer, she commented, “That mole didn’t seem quite right to me. It’s located on my arm, and I even shared photos of it on social media. This is what’s left after its removal.

In the end, I stepped inside with the intention that the physician would excise a larger portion of it and sew it together in a neat, linear fashion.

Even though he examined it closely, his thoughts were, “This can’t be melanoma; everything seems fine. I’ll go ahead with the shaving and send it off for a histology test. If there are any areas we might have missed, we’ll perform a deeper excision then.

Yet, the test indeed indicated a requirement for a more profound incision. She then stated, “It seems utterly absurd to me, as if something significant might have been overlooked had I not advocated for myself. I intend to keep standing up for myself.

‘Had I not persisted to seek a second opinion, if I had accepted the initial answer and left it alone, there might have been a melanoma growing unchecked on my arm. I would find myself reassuring myself with phrases like “the doctor says it’s fine, it’s fine,” unaware of how advanced the condition could potentially become.’

Katherine expressed her surprise upon receiving the diagnosis, explaining that she’s taken great care to shield her skin.

In her conversation with Bobby Kootstra, she expressed that she had been feeling both grateful and bewildered when she phoned him.

It’s less than optimal that I’ve had melanoma more than once in my lifetime, given my apparent genetic susceptibility. As someone with fair, Celtic skin and over a hundred moles, it seems I carry a higher risk of developing this condition.

I always apply sunscreen and wear protective clothing whenever I’m outside. Yet, unfortunately, I’ve had melanoma twice now, which has me wondering about other suspicious moles that I should get examined by a doctor.

She added in a TikTok video: ‘This time luckily I caught it early, I don’t think it has spread.’ 

Katherine has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time, as she was initially diagnosed with stage 2 cancer back in 2004.

Earlier on, she mentioned that the cancer was relatively mild. It hadn’t spread to her lymph nodes, so she didn’t require chemotherapy.

The situation repeated itself, yet it was handled effortlessly. It’s as if I had received an unexpected blessing, a gentle reminder, almost like a nudge on my backside, saying, “Slow down, pay attention to your body, take note.

Previously, she quipped that relocating to the UK had been an advantageous move due to its cooler climate, as she shared with The Guardian: “I was just joking about it being a form of free liposuction. For those susceptible to skin cancer, living in the UK could be the most beneficial decision.

Born and nurtured in Canada, Katherine later relocated to London during her youthful years, following her passion for comedy.

The comedy actress and her longtime boyfriend, Bobby, share a family of four, consisting of their daughters Fenna (2 years old) and Fred (3 years old).

In addition, she is the mother of a 15-year-old daughter named Violet, who was born during her relationship with Alex Edelman in the past.

As a die-hard fan, I’ve always admired Katherine for her strength and resilience. She’s been waging a relentless war against Lupus, a battle she’s been open about. This fight of hers began back in 2007 when the first signs of this formidable foe started to show.

She had just moved to London when she first began to suffer with sore joints, fatigue and rashes. 

During an interview with The Mirror, she shared her experience: ‘I had unusually low white blood cell counts, yet it appeared no one was overly concerned about this issue. There was a great deal of exasperation towards the doctors who were unable to identify the cause and didn’t conduct thorough investigations. I felt dismissed or ignored.’

After meeting with numerous doctors, she mentioned that she had been informed it might be a case of ‘ringworm,’ while another speculated it could be ‘leprosy.’

Desperately Katherine visited A&E, where a nurse there first suggested that she might have Lupus. 

After nearly a year of seeking a specialist’s opinion, she was informed by a skin specialist that she was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Although there’s no permanent solution for this chronic issue, it can be managed effectively through medication. This approach helps in preventing its progression and reducing the frequency of severe outbreaks.

Apart from being known as a stand-up comedian on shows like QI and Have I Got News For You, Katherine is also recognized for her roles in TV series such as Duchess and Meet the Richardsons.

Audience admires her equally for her stylish appearance and ensembles, as well as for her vocal opinions about all things related to Britain.

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2025-03-25 19:56

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