Trisha Goddard has disclosed that her breast cancer has returned, 16 years after her initial diagnosis. The 66-year-old British TV presenter, residing in Connecticut and hosting a weekly show on TalkTV, revealed that her cancer is now incurable. In 2008, she successfully recovered from breast cancer.

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Goddard, who learned about the recurrence 19 months ago, shared in an interview with Hello magazine that she has been diagnosed with stage four secondary breast cancer. This term refers to cancer originating in the breast and spreading to another part of the body. Despite the challenging diagnosis, she emphasized her commitment to savoring life.

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The presenter had kept her secondary diagnosis private but decided to make it public due to the burden of secrecy. Goddard explained that after a year and a half, keeping the secret became more challenging than revealing it.

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The discovery of her secondary diagnosis occurred when she experienced injuries during sports activities. Her rigorous fitness routine included weight training, ice skating, and running. A fall on the stairs led to the revelation of cancer cells in her right hip, marking the return of cancer.

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Following the discovery, Goddard underwent daily radiation for three weeks and weekly chemotherapy for four and a half months. Despite the treatment, she opted for "life-prolonging care" for her incurable condition, selecting a less aggressive approach after considering the available treatment options in the United States.

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Acknowledging her decision to make the diagnosis public, Goddard expressed a desire not to become a "poster girl for cancer." She rejected labels such as "dying," "terminal," or "battling," and emphasized her reluctance to be defined by her health condition.

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The veteran journalist, known for her groundbreaking role as the first Black British female presenter with a daytime talk show in the UK, aims to continue her career without being defined by her health status. Trisha Goddard currently hosts a show on TalkTV and has had an extensive career in television, including appearances on Loose Women and hosting talk shows for NBC and CNN.

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