Delta Goodrem marks 20 years since her cancer diagnosis

Delta Goodrem has reflected on the 20th anniversary of the day she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at was just 18 years old.

In a touching video montage shared on Instagram yesterday, the Aussie singer revisited photos and videos from that period in her life, which she remembers vividly even two decades later.

Goodrem recalled being on the verge of making her debut to a global audience when she received the life-changing diagnosis. Her debut album Innocent Eyes was number one on the ARIA charts and was climbing the charts in Europe when she was told she had Hodgkin’s, a type of blood cancer that affects part of the immune system.

“July 8, 2003. I remember that day so clearly and all the mixed emotions that came with the news of being diagnosed with cancer while My album had been sitting at #1 for three months prior and the third single hit #1 same day,” she wrote in her caption.

“I was meant to be going over to Europe where my album had just debut #2 and #1 in all different countries that week to start international promo. One split second and all the plans had changed. That’s life.”

Goodrem was unable to go on a promotional tour to Europe as planned, instead swiftly undergoing treatment for her cancer. But she says she has no regrets as everything happens for a reason.

“One split second and all the plans had changed. That’s life. There is meaning and beauty in facing these challenges from a different viewpoint. There must be a reason this is happening – How can i come out better. What is the lesson,” she said.

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Thankfully, in December 2003, Goodreem announced her Hodgkin’s lymphoma had gone into remission. Now, she feels she is experiencing a “beautiful full circle moment” and her “brand new chapter starts here”.

“I’m typing this whilst in London and working on the @deltagoodremfoundation’s first ever Gala event,” she continued in her post. “I was working on new music and shows all of yesterday. We’re throwing a new music party today. I’ve had the most incredible and one of the most meaningful trips being back here 20 years to the date.

“I honor my journey that leads me here but it’s also about what we do next that counts. For those in the fight you are never alone and I stand here with you as a survivor xx.”

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