Magda Szubanski reveals she has a cancer
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Australian comedian and actress Magda Szubanski has announced she has been diagnosed with a ‘rare and fast-moving blood cancer’.

Szubanski, who rose to fame playing the character of Sharon Strzelecki in Aussie television series Kath and Kim, revealed the tragic news in a post on Instagram this afternoon.

“Lovelies. Well. Some not great news,” she wrote.

Magda Szubanski reveals she has a cancer
Magda Szubanski posted the news on Instagram. (Instagram/@magda_szubanski)

“I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma—a rare and fast-moving blood cancer.”

“It’s serious, but I’ve started one of the best treatments available (the Nordic protocol), and I’m lucky to be getting absolutely world-class care here in Melbourne

“I won’t sugar-coat it: it’s rough. But I’m hopeful.

“I’m being lovingly cared for by friends and family, my medical team is brilliant, and I’ve never felt more held by the people around me.”

Szubanski said it was an obscure type of cancer that was only discovered incidentally by a breast screen, when doctors discovered “her lymph nodes were up”.

She said that she asked for extra blood work to be done after feeling ill for a while.

The Nordic protocol is a new form of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment.

Magda Szubanski in character as Sharon from the ABC series Kath and Kim on the set in 2004. (Nine)

She described Mantle Cell Lymphoma, the type of cancer she was diagnosed with, as “one of the nasty ones” in the video she shared on Instagram.

“I’m surrounded by beautiful friends and family and an incredible medical support team,” she said.

Szubanskiu said she would be “lying low” during her treatment while her immune system “takes a hammering”.

“If you see me out and about—don’t hug me, kiss me, or breathe anywhere near me,” she said.

“Wave enthusiastically from a safe distance and know I love you madly.”

“For now, just know I’m in good hands, good spirits—but I reserve my human right to be a cranky old moll.”

Dozens of her friends and loved ones left her messages of support.

“Lots of love and support to you beautiful one,” Comedian Rove McManus said.

“Right there with you darling,” actor Sam Neil said.

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