Olivia Williams reveals she will never be cancer-free
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Olivia Williams says doctors dismissed her cancer symptoms ‘for years’
- Actress Olivia Williams, 56, reveals she will never be cancer-free after being diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2018.
- Williams is now advocating for early detection after experiencing delays in her own diagnosis.
- She said medical professionals dismissed her symptoms for years, attributing them to menopause, irritable bowel syndrome, or mental health issues.
- Despite her diagnosis, Williams continues to work, appearing in productions like "Tartuffe" and "Dune: Prophecy," while undergoing targeted radiotherapy.
- The treatment is expected to provide a period of freedom from further treatment, but will not eliminate the cancer.