Shopaholic author Sophie Kinsella reveals aggressive brain cancer diagnosis
English author Sophie Kinsella recently disclosed that she was diagnosed with a fast-developing type of brain cancer during 2022.
The writer who is currently 54 years old has gained popularity due to her famous Shopaholic novel series which has sold a lot of copies.
On a social media post, Kinsella - who goes by Madeleine Sophie Wickham - stated that she has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy at University College Hospital in London while also receiving a "successful" surgery.
She expressed that she has been eager to provide a health update for a considerable period of time and has been waiting for the courage to do so.
She stated that she received a diagnosis of glioblastoma, which is a type of fast-growing cancer that forms in the brain, towards the end of 2022. She chose to keep this information private until now so that her children could hear and come to terms with the news in their own space and adjust to the reality of the situation.
Currently, everything seems to be in a steady state and I am overall experiencing good health. However, I tend to get easily exhausted and my ability to recall things has worsened compared to before.
I feel immense appreciation towards my loved ones and confidants for providing an outstanding level of assistance during my time of need. Additionally, I am deeply indebted to the exceptional medical professionals who have cared for me with skill and compassion.
I am extremely thankful for my followers who have shown me continuous support. The overwhelming reaction to my work, The Burnout, has given me great encouragement during a challenging period.
She expressed that she sends love and good thoughts to all those who are undergoing any type of cancer, in addition to those who assist and care for them.
Receiving a difficult diagnosis can be an isolating and frightening experience, and the assistance and concern of those in your life hold immense value that cannot be expressed in words.
I will contact you shortly, and in the meantime, warm regards from the sunny city of London.
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Kinsella launched their latest literary work, titled The Burnout, in the month of October in the year 2023.
Some of her additional works are titled Can You Maintain Confidentiality? and The Inexpert Housewife.
The initial pair of successful novels from her Shopaholic series, The Secret Dreamworld Of A Shopaholic and Shopaholic Abroad, were transformed into the movie Confessions Of A Shopaholic in 2009, which featured Isla Fisher as the starring actress.
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The thespian left a comment on Kinsella's Instagram post, stating: "I'm sending abundant love and positive vibes your way for a speedy recovery."
The books of Kinsella have been purchased by people from around 60 countries, with sales totaling approximately 45 million copies. They have also been interpreted into over 40 languages.
With her spouse Henry Wickham, she is the mother of four male children and a female child.
