Rita Wilson 'thankful' after beating breast cancer

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Sep 11 2016 | 7:48 AM IST
Actress Rita Wilson says she is thankful for every single day after beating breast cancer last year.
Last year, the 59-year-old actress underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after her treatment and is now cancer free, reported Entertainment Tonight.
Speaking at Stand Up to Cancer's telecast on Friday (09.09.16), Wilson said, "I want to say, first of all, that I'm thankful for every single day. It's encouraging. For me, it's all about awareness and about raising money. I had incredible doctors.
"I was initially misdiagnosed and I got a second opinion on my pathology [which] showed that I did have cancer. So with that very, very early diagnosis I was able to take care of it and get it all done."
Wilson's husband Tom Hanks added: "No one should go through this alone. That not only goes for the person who is carrying it and in bed for a very long time, but there's also the people who love them.
"Stand Up to Cancer will step up, stand up for you. All you have to do is make a call, get involved. You will not be alone in what could be some of the darkest days of your year.

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First Published: Sep 11 2016 | 7:48 AM IST

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