Television icon Trisha Goddard has shared a significant and positive update regarding her health, following a terminal breast cancer diagnosis three years ago.
Scan Results Bring Relief
In a recent social media post, the 68-year-old former talk show host revealed that her latest medical scans showed no evidence of the cancer spreading to her brain. This news comes as a major relief in her ongoing battle with stage four metastatic breast cancer, which was first diagnosed as incurable in 2023, having previously beaten the disease in 2008.
Goddard explained that her oncology team uses frequent MRI and CAT scans, alongside regular blood tests, to monitor her condition closely. She described the process as a constant game of "Whack-A-Mole" with cancer cells. "Depending on results, my treatments and medications are constantly changed to outwit them," she stated.
A Celebration and Advocacy
The broadcaster received her results via a special phone app shortly after the scan was completed, just before the New Year. "Thank heavens," she wrote, expressing sympathy for others who face anxious waits for their own results. To celebrate the positive news, she posted a video of herself dancing joyfully in front of her Christmas tree.
Beyond her personal journey, Goddard is using her platform to advocate for better cancer care. She recently met in London with Ashley Dalton MP, the Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention, who is also living with metastatic breast cancer. They discussed the upcoming Cancer Plan, with Goddard expressing a passionate belief in "joined up" and patient-centred services.
Living with a Life-Limiting Illness
Goddard has been open about reframing her terminal diagnosis, noting that metastatic cancer is increasingly viewed by the medical community as a life-limiting illness rather than an immediate death sentence. She continues to live actively, recently celebrating her 68th birthday with characteristic energy.
Her resilience was further demonstrated last year when she participated in Celebrity Big Brother. She underwent a course of chemotherapy before flying to the UK and entered the house just 24 hours after landing. Show producers ensured her comfort by providing a private bedroom and bathroom, exceeding her expectations.
In addition to cancer, Trisha Goddard also manages Raynaud's syndrome, a condition that affects blood circulation to her fingers and toes. Her latest health update provides a beacon of hope and underscores the importance of advanced, responsive medical treatment for those living with serious long-term conditions.
