What health battle is Cassandra Thorburn facing?

Cassandra Thorburn is battling a rare triple-negative occult breast cancer.

Why did Willow Stefanovic return from London?

Willow Stefanovic returned from London to support her mother, Cassandra Thorburn, during her chemotherapy treatment.

What is triple-negative occult breast cancer?

Triple-negative occult breast cancer is a rare form where no tumor is found, but cancer cells are identified in lymph nodes originating from the breast, and it's managed with chemotherapy.

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Daughter's Love: Willow flies home to support sick mom

26 Mar

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Daughter Willow returned from London to support her mother Cassandra.
Cassandra Thorburn announced her battle with triple-negative breast cancer.
Willow celebrated her 21st birthday with her mother during chemotherapy.

Daughter's Love: Willow flies home to support sick mom

Willow Stefanovic has returned from London to Australia to support her mother, Cassandra Thorburn, following a recent cancer diagnosis. Cassandra, Karl Stefanovic's ex-wife, revealed in late February that she is battling triple-negative occult breast cancer.

Willow, who had been studying fashion journalism in London since 2023, came home for spring break. She chose to be with her mother as she undergoes chemotherapy treatment. This decision meant cancelling a planned UK road trip with Cassandra. Willow celebrated her 21st birthday with a quiet family dinner alongside her mother and brothers, Jackson and River.

The rare form of breast cancer is 'triple-negative,' meaning it cannot be treated with hormone therapies and is managed with chemotherapy. Cassandra has praised the Australian health system and BreastScreen NSW for early detection, urging others to attend their mammograms promptly.

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