Marisa Abela in remission from thyroid cancer, will need lifelong medication
Syracuse.com••entertainment
Key Points:
- Marisa Abela, diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 23, is now in remission but must continue lifelong medication and regular check-ups due to the loss of her thyroid.
- She underwent an eight-hour surgery and radioactive iodine treatment after a lump was discovered on her neck, which initially made her fear for her acting career because of the visible scar.
- Abela shared that her cancer experience altered her relationship with her body, instilling a lasting distrust and a new perspective on what truly matters in life.
- Despite her health challenges, Abela continues to star as Yasmin Kara-Hanani in HBO’s “Industry,” with the show’s fourth season premiering on January 11.
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