Overview

• Szubanski announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma, calling it “rough but hopeful.”
• She has commenced the Nordic protocol—a chemo-immunotherapy regimen—receiving care at a leading Melbourne treatment centre.
• The cancer was found incidentally during a routine breast screen that detected swollen lymph nodes after months of unexplained fatigue.
• Anticipating hair loss from chemotherapy, Szubanski shaved her head and asked well-wishers to keep their distance while her immune system recovers.
• Celebrity friends from Kylie Minogue to Sam Neill and Rove McManus have publicly rallied around her alongside an outpouring of fan support.