Angie Best's Cancer Battle: Chemo, Mistletoe & Fundraiser

0:00This is your entertainment update from March 12th. Angie Best, the 73-year-old former wife of Sockerstar, George Best, is battling colon cancer that spreads to her liver. She's undergoing chemotherapy combined with mistletoe therapy in Switzerland and alternative treatment using plant extracts to boost the immune system and reduce side effects. The therapy aims to ease issues like nausea and fatigue from chemo, though it's not standard in places like the UK. Angie has also been trying to gain weight as she dropped to just 46 kilograms and needs strength for more rounds. In a recent video, Angie opened up about tough side effects, including severe acne, swollen lips, and mouth ulcers that make her feel awful. She said she avoids going out in public because she looks so rough right now. Her oncologist shared great progress yesterday, noting that four sessions wiped out 80% of the cancer. Angie was thrilled, but pushed back on more treatments, settling on just two additional ones. Her son, Calum, first shared the diagnosis online,

1:01calling it an emotional rollercoaster, and set up a fundraiser for specialist care. Fans have rallied with support, while Angie reminds everyone, cancer can hit anyone, no matter how healthy they are. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.