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a reminder to all of us to have regular cancer screening ...

Singer Bif Naked battles cancer

Jan 07, 2008 04:30 AM

The Canadian Press

Canadian rocker Bif Naked says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The 36-year-old, who lives in Vancouver, made the announcement on Sunday on George Stroumboulopoulos’s syndicated radio program “The Strombo Show.â€

The Juno award-winning singer, whose real name is Beth Torbert, says she plans on taking things “one day at a time.â€

“I have never been one to give up when an obstacle is placed in front of me,†she told Stroumboulopoulos.

“I am in the fight of my life and I’m lucky to have the support of my husband, Ian, and many friends and family members,†she said.

Naked said she found a lump two weeks ago during a breast self-exam.

“I went into my doctor for a checkup and he immediately sent me for tests, including a mammogram, which indicated a high possibility of cancer. From there things have gone at what seems like light speed: biopsy, blood tests, cancer clinic. It’s been two weeks from being completely healthy to cancer patient with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy scheduled.â€

Officials with her record company say she will undergo surgery this week in British Columbia.

Some might say that her lifestyle isn’t reflective of your typical rock star. She is a live food vegan — basically eating only whole foods and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables — who keeps a stringent work-out ethic that includes yoga.

In her interview, she made a point of warning other women that cancer is “non discriminatory.â€

“Even those in great health can be subject to cancer as a diagnosis,†she said.

“I urge all women at every age to self examine and go for scheduled mammograms. Early detection is the best tool in the fight against cancer.â€

Naked was married three months ago to Vancouver sports columnist Ian Walker.

warm thoughts to Bif and her family. this is not something anyone would want to go thru.

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indeed... best wishes for anyone facing that struggle... my genetics dictate I'll almost positively be there someday

watched Crazy Sexy Cancer a little while back and found it deeply moving (actually had to turn it off at a few points for a breather)... recommended

the girl (Kris Carr) from that documentary's blog is at crazysexycancer.blogspot.com... she's currently on her honeymoon in Costa Rica

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