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Marisa Abela Says She’s Cancer-Free After Thyroid Treatment

She reports lifelong hormone therapy with routine checkups after losing thyroid function.

Overview

  • In a new interview with The Sunday Times, the Industry actor, 29, said she is "all in the clear."
  • She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 23 in 2020 and underwent surgery to remove a tumor followed by radioactive iodine therapy.
  • Abela says she no longer has a functioning thyroid, requiring daily replacement medication and ongoing medical monitoring.
  • She highlights the thyroid’s role in regulating hormones and stresses the importance of staying on top of hormone health.
  • Abela has spoken about the prominent neck scar from surgery and her initial fear that the visible change might harm her acting career.