Jillian Cardarelli Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 33

Although members of Cardarelli’s family have faced their own cancer journeys, she admitted that it didn’t make her diagnosis any easier. 

“I feel fear and sadness,” she said. “I’m like, ‘Why did this happen?’ I do not fit the profile of somebody that should get cancer at 33 years old. So yes, there’s a little bit of anger there. But I’m not angry at God. I’m leaning on Him more than ever.”

And the “Lipstick” singer is hopeful her diagnosis will shed light on an important issue facing women. 

“I do trust that something good will come from this,” she added. “My hope is that young women hear my story and understand the importance of knowing their bodies, trusting their instincts and advocating for themselves.”

As Cardarelli put it, “If sharing my story encourages even one young woman to advocate for herself, listen to her body, or get checked sooner, then I believe there is purpose in this.”

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