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Trisha Goddard Shares Worsening Raynaud’s Syndrome Linked to Cancer Treatment

The TV host and Celebrity Big Brother star details how chemotherapy has intensified her symptoms and reveals her coping strategies.

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Overview

  • Trisha Goddard, 67, continues her treatment for incurable stage four breast cancer, receiving chemotherapy and targeted hormone therapy every three weeks via a port catheter.
  • She disclosed that her Raynaud’s syndrome, a condition affecting blood flow to extremities, has worsened significantly since starting chemotherapy.
  • Goddard shared an Instagram post showing her bright white fingers, a symptom of Raynaud’s, and explained how the condition has become more painful and frequent.
  • To manage the symptoms, she uses strategies such as wearing gloves while driving and using napkins to hold cold drinks, though she admits occasional lapses lead to discomfort.
  • Celebrity Big Brother provided accommodations such as a private suite to support her health needs, highlighting media sensitivity to participants with serious medical conditions.