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Steffi Brungs Reveals She Was Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer Weeks After Her Hawaii Wedding

Now cancer-free, the RTL and Netflix presenter is grateful for her recovery; she shares her experience to highlight the importance of early detection

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Overview

  • Brungs revealed on Instagram that only weeks after her August 2019 wedding to Christian Wackert in Hawaii she learned she had cervical cancer.
  • She said speaking about her diagnosis was a long struggle before she could thank medical staff and fans for their support.
  • Followers and fellow presenters such as Annika Lau, Laura Papendick and Marlene Lufen responded with heart emojis and messages of encouragement.
  • Earlier this year, Brungs and her husband made their debut as a co-hosting team on Netflix’s Love Is Blind: Germany.
  • Her announcement underscores the value of regular cervical screenings and HPV vaccination for women.