Linda Evangelista, the renowned supermodel, has made a public statement about her breast cancer diagnosis, just in time for the release of her upcoming book that celebrates her career. The digital cover of WSJ Magazine’s fall issue features Linda Evangelista, and in the accompanying interview, she reveals that she was diagnosed with breast cancer not once, but twice – first in 2018 and then again in 2022.
In 2018, during her annual mammogram, Evangelista discovered the cancer. Due to poor margins and other health factors, she decided to undergo a bilateral mastectomy to remove the cancer and reduce the chances of it recurring. At the time, she believed she had overcome the disease and that it would not be life-threatening.
Unfortunately, Evangelista’s remission did not last long, and in July 2022, she detected a lump in her breast once again. After confirmation of the cancer’s return, she opted for an aggressive approach, instructing her oncologist to leave a visible hole in her chest after surgery. She expressed her determination to fight the disease and not let it define her.
Evangelista explains that she kept her diagnosis private until now because she does not feel the need to share everything with the public. She wanted to undergo her treatment without the scrutiny and attention of the media. However, now that she is ready to speak about her experience, she hopes to inspire others facing similar challenges.
The recent revelation about her breast cancer diagnosis comes shortly before the release of her book, “Linda Evangelista Photographed by Steven Meisel,” which is a visual tribute to her influential career in the fashion industry. The book, featuring over 200 photos taken by renowned photographer Steven Meisel, will be available on September 13.
While this is the first time Evangelista has publicly addressed her diagnosis, she had previously hinted at her illness in an interview with Vogue, where she mentioned being sick during Thanksgiving and Salma Hayek’s kind gesture of flying to be with her and preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Evangelista remains optimistic about her prognosis, although she acknowledges the possibility of uncertainty. She embraces a celebratory mentality, fully aware that her battle with cancer has taught her to appreciate life and live it to the fullest.
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