Beloved Australian actress Magda Szubanski has shared a heartwarming update with her fans amid her battle with stage 4 mantle Cell Lymphoma, a rare and fast-moving type of blood cancer.
Taking to Instagram, the 64-year-old shared a hilarious video showcasing her latest obsession – a Lego Land Rover set.
“Having the cancer is not all bad because look…,” she joked, revealing her new toy.
“I am such an 11-year-old boy trapped in a 64-year-old lesbian’s body,” she quipped, adding that she’s “getting so bored now.”
A Bit of Good News Amidst the Battle
In her caption, Magda shared further context, revealing that the upside of having cancer is getting to enjoy her new Lego set.
“Thank you @lego and @thrivepr for my new Lego Land Rover classic Defender. This will keep me busy for a bit,” she said.
Magda also sneaked in a significant update, mentioning that she’s experiencing “chemo-induced numbness in fingertips” but has planned ahead, ordering a building kit with pliers and finger protectors.
Fans Rally Around the Kath and Kim Star
Fans took to the comment section to cheer Magda up, praising her spirit and sense of humor.
“The one thing chemo hasn’t taken away from you is your spirit & your sense of humor Magda. You rock, you’ve got this x Hang in there,” one fan wrote.
“Love and best wishes to you, this is temporary and you will make this journey and come through it to make us laugh once again,” another added.
Magda first revealed the news of her diagnosis two months ago, describing the cancer as “rare and fast-moving” and “one of the nasty ones.”
Despite the challenges, Magda remains hopeful, expressing gratitude for her medical team and the love and support of those around her.