Just one week after her glamorous wedding to AFL star Jamie Cripps, model Liv Cripps took to Instagram to reveal the details of her ongoing health battle.
The 26-year-old announced on Friday that she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, as she shared a photo of herself lying in a hospital bed.
In her caption, she said that she had been diagnosed a few weeks before her dream wedding to West Coast Eagles forward Jamie Cripps.
She said, “Cancer is not a word you’d expect to hear at age 26, but a few weeks ago I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer.”
“So thankful to be surrounded by so many amazing friends and family who have shown so much love and support.”
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Liv wanted to share her diagnosis to encourage others to get regular health checks.
“Sharing my story to help encourage others to get those lumps checked because you can never be too sure,” she said.
The emotional post welcomed a flood of well wishes and support in the comment section from friends and family.
TV personality Tayla Demir said, “Oh liv â¤ï¸ sending you all the love and strength in the world.”
Each year, around 2,900 Australians are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to the Cancer Council.
It is the most common cancer diagnosed in women aged 20-24.
Image credits: Instagram @livcripps__
