Olivia Williams opens up about battle with pancreatic cancer

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20 Apr 2025, 14:10 GMT+10

Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): Olivia Williams, known for her roles in 'The Crown' and 'The Sixth Sense,' has shared her harrowing experience with pancreatic cancer, revealing years of misdiagnoses and dismissals by doctors.

As per Deadline, the actress is now supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK, a charity that aims to raise awareness and fund research for the disease.

Williams was diagnosed with VIPoma, a rare neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas, after visiting 10 doctors in three countries over four years.

She was initially misdiagnosed with lupus, perimenopause, and other forms of cancer, and was even referred for a psychiatric assessment.

'If someone had f--ing well diagnosed me in the four years I'd been saying I was ill... then one operation possibly could have cleared the whole thing and I could describe myself as cancer-free, which I cannot now ever be,' she said in an interview, as quoted by Deadline.

Williams has undergone several procedures to remove the tumor and affected organs, but the cancer had metastasized.

She is now undergoing treatment, including targeted internal radiotherapy, and is advocating for a cheap, early test to detect pancreatic cancer. 'I'm not looking for sympathy, I'm looking for a cheap, early test,' she said.

Williams is supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK as the charity of the year for the TCS London Marathon.

She hopes to raise awareness and funds for research into the disease, which is notoriously difficult to diagnose early.

'This is where I get emotional,' she said, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and early detection. (ANI)

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