Overview

• She publicly disclosed her stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma diagnosis on Instagram, describing the news as “rough” but expressing hope with her care team.
• She began treatment in Melbourne with doctors administering one of the best available therapies for her rare blood cancer.
• Szubanski warned her immune system will take a “hammering” and urged fans to wave from a safe distance instead of hugging or kissing her.
• The cancer was discovered incidentally when a routine breast screen revealed enlarged lymph nodes after she had been feeling unwell for some time.
• Fellow entertainers including Rove McManus and Megan Gale have sent messages of love and strength to the beloved comedian.