Mandy Gonzalez From ‘Hamilton’ Gives Shocking Update On Her Health
“Hamilton” Star, Mandy Gonzalez shocked her fans recently when she opened up about her health status. According to the American actress and singer, the doctors say that she has breast cancer. This revelation came about in an interview, and not only was the interviewer shocked to hear her say the words, but her fans are also speechless. Everyone loves the character she plays on Broadway’s “Hamilton” and everyone likes who she is off-screen. Going through this has to be very devastating for her.
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The actress mentioned that she was called in for a routine check-up, and then she agreed to a proactive mammogram. This was when she got the news that she would have to go into surgery soon. Speaking to PEOPLE, the actress mentioned that in her family, there has been no history of breast cancer, and she had the choice to take the mammogram or not.
Initially, the results that came out from the scan were unclear, and it took about six months for the lump to be discovered.
The actress went on to say that on the last appointment that she has with her doctor, it was confirmed that all the tests carried out on her, showed possible signs of breast cancer. Luckily for the actress, the doctors spotted it in time, and she was scheduled for surgery a few weeks later.
Breast cancer is one of the most common health issues in women, even those who do not have history in their families. This is why women at a certain age are often encouraged to go through scans and testing a to confirm that they do not have it.
Using her story as a medium to reach out to other women out there; Gonzalez mentioned that the best thing for anyone with this issue is early detection. She said that detecting the lump very fast helps the doctors to know what to do immediately. It can also stop major difficulties during surgery.
There are several women o it there living with breast cancer and they do not even know about it. Some people see the signs but dismiss it as part of their bodies changing.
“As a community, as a society, we need to figure out a way so that everyone has access to mammogram,” Gonzalez said.
When asked how she was able to get through her difficult moments while she was preparing for surgery and after, Gonzalez revealed the most beautiful thing. According to the 41-year-old, the cast from “Hamilton” has been her major source of encouragement to continue fighting. The actress was allowed to continue starring in the show as she still goes for her check-ups to make sure that she is finally out of the woods.