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Actress Marisa Abela: My Cancer Scare and Voice Fear
14 Jan
Summary
- Actress Marisa Abela diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2020.
- Underwent eight-hour surgery to remove tumor and lymph nodes.
- Her biggest fear was losing her ability to speak post-operation.
Marisa Abela, known for her role in 'Industry,' has recounted her harrowing experience with thyroid cancer, diagnosed in 2020 when she was 23. She underwent an extensive eight-hour surgery to remove a tumor from her neck and around 19 lymph nodes. The most terrifying aspect for Abela was the risk of losing her ability to speak, a concern she signed waivers for, highlighting the delicate nerve proximity.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Abela's diagnosis initially stemmed from symptoms she mistook for the virus. The surgery was a total thyroidectomy, a procedure involving the removal of the entire thyroid gland. She experienced a bleak period recovering in the burns unit due to bed shortages, with her husband, Jamie Bogyo, providing immense support throughout the ordeal.
