Culture January 27, 2020

Olivia Newton-John gives optimistic update on breast cancer diagnosis

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Olivia Newton-John isn't letting her battle against breast cancer get her down.

The "Grease" star spoke openly about her diagnosis while attending a charity dinner hosted by the Australian diplomacy program G'Day USA on Saturday and shared a positive update with fans while the organization raised money for Australian wildfire relief, according to People.

"I'm winning over it well and that's how I see it," Newton-John, a four-time Grammy winner, told reporters. "I don't think about it a lot, to be honest. Denial is a really good thing and I'm getting stronger and better all the time! I'm doing well!"

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Olivia Newton-John attends the VIP reception for upcoming "Property of Olivia Newton-John Auction Event at Julien's Auctions on Oct. 29, 2019 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

In addition to raising money for wildfire relief, Newton-John hopes that she can inspire other women who are fighting breast cancer.

"Life is a gift and I've had an amazing life and I intend to keep going with it and I want to help other people with cancer," she said.

The "Physical" singer has her own wellness and research center in Melbourne, Australia.

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Also in attendance during the interview was her "Grease" co-star John Travolta, who lavished Newton-John with praise.

"Olivia is a survivor and she's smart and she’s got a lot of life in her and I think she looks at it from the glass-half-full always and that’s her beautiful, natural approach toward life," said Travolta. "I think we all need to do that."

Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 but it returned in 2013. In 2018, she revealed that she also has a tumor at the base of her spine.

"I'm one of millions in this fight," she said at the time. "I shouldn't say fight; in this journey."