Twenty three year old singer Selena Gomez recently revealed to Billboard that she has lupus and has been through chemotherapy. (Photo : Instagram)
Twenty three year old singer Selena Gomez recently revealed to Billboard that she has lupus and has been through chemotherapy. While lupus is an autoimmune disease, physician Gary Gilkeson, of the Lupus Foundation of America said, "Her career is not over by any stretch of the imagination."
After the news of the cancellation of Gomez's tour was announced abruptly in 2013, reason being that she apparently needed to "spend time on myself," succeeded by checking herself into the Meadows, a rehab facility in Arizona, the tabloids feasted on the possible reasons for her stay. Speculations about addiction to booze and pills coupled with a broken heart from her split with Bieber spread like wildfire but now, the world knows the truth.
The Impact of Lupus on Selena Gomez's career:
The Lupus Foundation of America claims that around 1.5 million people are currently living with lupus. In addition, majority of them develop the disease between the ages of 15 and 44.
Gilkeson of the Lupus Foundation of America said in an interview with USA TODAY that it is brave for one to come out and acknowledge that he or she has a disease. Gilkeson further added that helping people become aware of all aspects of the disease and get them interested in knowing more about it helps generate support for other research foundations.
Since only a few young people know about the disease, Selena Gomez's recent revelation has helped make a difference by educating more people about the disease, the symptoms, the triggers, the struggle, and the proper management to keep the disease under control.
While Selena Gomez's lupus is in remission, she is making a comeback with her second solo album " Revival 10.9" release and by helping with Lupus disease awareness.
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