Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding reveals she has ‘advanced’ breast cancer

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has revealed from hospital she has “advanced” breast cancer which has spread to other parts of her body.

UK pop star Sarah Harding has revealed today she is battling breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.

The Girls Aloud star, 38, made the heartbreaking revelation on Twitter that the cancer has advanced to other parts of her body.

She posted a photo of herself from her hospital bed and said she is “fighting as hard as I possibly can” as she shared the shocking news.

Sarah tweeted: “Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping safe and well during these uncertain times.

“I’ve not posted on here for so long, thank you to everyone who has reached out to check in on me, it really does mean a lot.

“I feel now is the right time to share what’s been going on.

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Sarah tweeted a photo of herself from her hospital bed after revealing she has breast cancer

Harding posted the heartbreaking news on social media this morning.

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“There’s no easy way to say this and actually it doesn’t even feel real writing this, but here goes.

“Earlier this year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and a couple of weeks ago I received the devastating news that the cancer has advanced to other parts of my body.

“I’m currently undergoing weekly chemotherapy sessions and I am fighting as hard as I possibly can.

“I understand this might be shocking to read on social media and that really isn’t my intention.

“But last week it was mentioned online that I had been seen in hospital, so I feel now is the time to let people know what’s going on and this is the best way I can think of to do so.

“My amazing mum, family and close friends are helping me through this, and I want to say a thank you to the wonderful NHS doctors and nurses who have been and continue to be heroes.

“I am doing my very best to keep positive and will keep you updated here with how I’m getting on.

“In the meantime I hope you’ll all understand and respect my request for privacy during this difficult time.”

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Girls Aloud, from left, Nadine Coyle, Kimberly Walsh, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Cheryl Cole Brit in 2009. Picture: Joel Ryan/AP

GIRLS ALOUD SUPPORT

Her fellow Girls Aloud stars rallied around after she made the heartbreaking revelation with Nadine Coyle calling for a “miracle”.

Nadine, 35, wrote: “I love you!!!! You have always been able to achieve miracles when needed! I am here for the all the way & always will be!!!”

Cheryl, 37, shared a broken heart emoji in response to Sarah‘s heartbreaking revelation. Other celebs also rushed to support the star.

H from Steps said: “Sending HUGE. Stay Strong xx We’re all behind you xx,” with strong arm emojis.

Emmerdale actor Amy Walsh wrote: “Sending you so much love”.

Una Healy‘s ex, rugby star Ben Cohen, also offered support. He wrote: “Hey. Stay strong and fight!!! Keep us all us posted. Lots of love. Ben & Kristina”.

Fifi Geldof wrote: “Oh my angel … I’m so sorry to hear this awful news!!! Fight hard and look after yourself – please shout if I can help at all. Much love to you.”

And R & B star Michelle Gayle wrote simply: “Love you honey. Xx.”

Meanwhile former X Factor star Amelia Lily said: “Hope you’re OK Sarah, keep fighting thinking of you and sending you lots of love.”

'Girls Aloud' at The Pride of Britain Award in 2005 — Sarah Harding, third from left. Picture: Carl de Souza / AFP

Girls Aloud in Sydney during a 2006 promotional tour.

Sarah found fame with Girls Aloud when she auditioned for reality TV show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.

The pop group had a glittering career with 20 consecutive top ten singles, including four number ones, before they went on a hiatus.

Sarah later struggled with alcohol dependence and depression and was admitted to rehab in Cape Town in 2011.

She later bounced back and won Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, with more than a third of the public vote.

Last March, it was reported she had gone into hiding and was stepping back from the spotlight after her fame with Girls Aloud.

She had remained out of the spotlight since her romance with fellow UK Celebrity Big Brother contestant Chad Johnson ended and her hopes of a solo music project were derailed.

In May, she returned to social media for the first time since July, 2019 and posted tweets after her ex Chad claimed last year that “nobody has really heard from her”.

In 2017, she revealed she got dumped “six months” before her wedding by her ”toxic” fiance Tom Crane. The pair dated for five years and got engaged during a trip to the Maldives over Christmas in 2010.

However, within a few months rumours started circulating that the pair had split and in September Tom confirmed the wedding was off via his Twitter account.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission