Music star flooded with support after doctors discover cancer as she shares hospital snap – Daily Express

Award-winning music prodcuer, Catherine Marks, who has worked with the likes of Kanye West, made a candid health announcement. The music star said a fibroid the size of her uterus was discovered as she posted a pictue of herself in a hospital bed. The music producer has announced a devastating cancer diagnosis after three years of living with „debilitating pain“. Catherine said she had previously dismissed her initial back pain as a herniated disc or part of the ageing process. But further tests revealed something more concerning.
The Australian-born producer took to Instagram this week and shared the news with her 18,500 followers. The record mixer, who resides in the UK, was inundated with messages of support as she explained surgeons performed a full abdominal hysterectomy.
READ MORE Graham Norton undergoes surgery before Eurovision final She began: „This isn’t an easy one to share, but after speaking with so many other women, and the doctors along this journey, I’ve realised how important it is to talk openly; especially about the things we’re often taught to endure in silence.
„Since late 2022, I’d been living with persistent, often debilitating pain. It was first dismissed as a herniated disc and ‚just age,‘ but deep down, I knew something wasn’t right. After months of pushing for answers, an ultrasound finally revealed a fibroid the size of my uterus. What followed were 18 exhausting months: intense pain, excessive blood loss, tests, operations, transfusions and just enough energy to get through work…barely anything else.“
Catherine continued: „Eventually, last December, doctors found early stage cancer and as a result I recently underwent a full abdominal hysterectomy.
„Recovery will be slow but steady, and I’m deeply grateful to the brilliant oncology and gynae team at Queen Charlotte and all the incredible NHS nurses and doctors who have taken care of me.
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„This journey has taught me something vital: trust your instincts. As women, we often downplay our pain or dismiss our needs. But listening to your body and advocating for yourself can be life-saving.“
She admitted: „There has been space in this healing to reflect; on the toll it’s taken, and the quiet grief of what might have been. I have given a lot to my career, believing there would always be time… Life has had other plans… but no regrets.
Still, I feel enormous gratitude; for catching it early, for the support I’ve received, and for the kindness and understanding of everyone I’ve been working with throughout this process.“
Catherine signed off: „Now, I’m taking the time I need to heal, rebuild, and prepare for what comes next. with clarity, strength, and renewed purpose. I look forward to returning with energy, creativity, and a deeper understanding of what matters most. What comes next feels precious.“
She was swiftly inundated with well wishes with Clara Amfo writing: „Salute for trusting yourself above everything, sending so much love x.“
Girls Aloud’s Nadine Coyle shared: „Sending so much love to you!!!“
Catherine’s music career began under the tutelage of Grammy-winning producer Flood.
She’s since gone on to win a raft of awards since including the 2016 Music Producers Guild Award for Breakthrough Producer of The Year, the 2018 MPG Producer of the Year, and 2023 Producer of the Year at the A&R Awards.
She’s worked on music with Wolf Alice’s Moaning Lisa Smile, Boy Genius’s The Record, and Foals‘ Holy Fire.
She’s also teamed up with The Killers, The Big Moon, and Alanis Morrissette.
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