Mama June's Daughter Chickadee Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer
perezhilton.comOh, no… Mama June’s daughter Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell has been diagnosed with cancer! And she’s only 28 years old, too.
According to family sources who spoke to TMZ on Thursday, Anna was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in January. According to the American Cancer Society, the average age of someone with adrenal cancer is around 46, but it can affect people of any age.
It is a rare disease in which cancer cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland, which is responsible for producing hormones.
Anna’s diagnosis came about as she was complaining of stomach aches. After having a series of tests done, doctors discovered the cancer was in her liver, kidney, and lung. Related: Mama June Hospitalized For Mystery Medical Scare! The young woman began her first round of chemotherapy last month and is already experiencing hair loss.
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