Carol McGiffin has sent a message of support to Sarah Harding after she revealed she’s battling cancer.
On Wednesday, the Girls Aloud singer released a statement saying she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.
Sarah added that the cancer has spread to other parts of her body and she’s receiving chemotherapy.
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Carol battled cancer herself in 2014 after discovering a lump in her breast.
The star has been cancer-free for five years and sent Sarah a message on today’s Loose Women.
What did Carol McGiffin say about Sarah Harding?
Carol said: “I really feel for Sarah because it is the hardest thing.
“It’s hard enough getting the diagnosis and you get used to that but then you have to tell other people – it’s difficult.”
She continued: “I only told my family and really close friends, but with every single one of them I had to make a real proper effort to think it through and make a time and place to do it.
“For her to have to do that and put it on social media and tell the world straight away is, well, I feel for her.
I really feel for Sarah because it is the hardest thing.
“It’s devastating, especially as she’s been given the terrible news it’s spread.”
Carol added: “I wish her so much love. I do know where she’s coming from.
“She will be bombarded. Everybody means well but it will be overwhelming. I just wish her the best.”
Sarah Harding’s statement
Sarah told fans on Twitter: “A couple of weeks ago I received the devastating news that the cancer has advanced to other parts of my body.
“I’m currently undergoing weekly chemotherapy sessions and I am fighting as hard as I possibly can.
“I understand this might be shocking to read on social media and that really isn’t my intention.”
https://twitter.com/SarahNHarding/status/1298561582167982082
Sarah thanked her “amazing” mum, family and close friends for helping her through it.
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She concluded her message: “I am doing my very best to keep positive and will keep you updated here with how I’m getting on.”
“In the meantime I hope you’ll all understand and respect my request for privacy during this difficult time.”
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