Olivia Newton-John postpones tour dates after revealing breast cancer diagnosis

The Grease star initially beat breast cancer 25 years ago
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Tom Powell30 May 2017
The Weekender

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Olivia Newton-John has postponed her upcoming tour dates after revealing that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time.

The singer and actress was scheduled to perform across the US and Canada next month, following the release of her 2016 collaborative album, Liv On.

The Grease star will be moving the dates to make way for a course of treatment, and expects to be back on stage later this year.

The singer initially beat breast cancer 25 years ago and has devoted herself to helping others suffering from the disease ever since.

Last week she cancelled planned meet-and-greet events for the upcoming concerts due to "severe back pain".

In a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, a spokesperson said: "Olivia Newton-John is reluctantly postponing her June US and Canadian concert tour dates.

"The back pain that initially caused her to postpone the first half of her concert tour, has turned out to be breast cancer that has metastasized to the sacrum.

"In addition to natural wellness therapies, Olivia will complete a short course of photon radiation therapy and is confident she will be back later in the year, better than ever, to celebrate her shows."

The 68-year-old star said: "I decided on my direction of therapies after consultation with my doctors and natural therapists and the medical team at my Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia."

The statement also advised ticketholders to contact venues directly for refunds, and assured that updates on the events will be shared within the next few weeks.

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