Olivia Newton-John has opened up about her cancer battle and “challenging year” in a new interview.
The Grease star, who is battling stage 4 cancer after being diagnosed late last year, revealed to Entertainment Tonight that despite the obstacles, her outlook remains positive.
“I just want everyone to know, I’m here, I’m doing great,” Olivia said.
WATCH: Olivia Newton-John opens up about her battle with cancer
“I’m doing really well and I’m really healthy,” Olivia continued.
“It was a challenging year because I broke my sacrum and I had to learn to walk again and everything. But I am strong and I am back and I’m feeling good and loving every minute.”
Olivia Newton-John is one of Australia’s homegrown talents and a legend in music, dance and film.
The four-time Grammy winner shocked fans when she shared her cancer diagnosis in November last year.
This is the stars third bout of cancer.
Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer 27 years ago and managed to overcome the disease. It returned again in 2013 and 2017, with doctors revealing she also has a tumour in the base of her spine.
In a recent interview with 60 Minutes Olivia described that for her, cancer is largely a psychological battle.
“If you believe the statistics, you’re going to make them happen,” said Olivia.
“If somebody tells you, ‘You have six months to live,’ [it’s] very possibly you will because you believe that.”
“So for me, psychologically, it’s better not to have any ideas of what to expect.”
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