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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maira Butt

Olivia Williams says doctors dismissed her cancer symptoms ‘for years’

  • Actress Olivia Williams, 56, reveals she will never be cancer-free after being diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2018.
  • Williams is now advocating for early detection after experiencing delays in her own diagnosis.
  • She said medical professionals dismissed her symptoms for years, attributing them to menopause, irritable bowel syndrome, or mental health issues.
  • Despite her diagnosis, Williams continues to work, appearing in productions like "Tartuffe" and "Dune: Prophecy," while undergoing targeted radiotherapy.
  • The treatment is expected to provide a period of freedom from further treatment, but will not eliminate the cancer.

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