Magda Szubanski DROPS TEARS OF JOY: “It Seems I’m Not D**d!” – Star ANNOUNCES REMISSION After Stage 4 Canc*r Battle
Magda Szubanski has made a major announcement about her health, bringing fans joy following her diagnosis with lymphoma.
Magda Szubanski, best known as Kath & Kim’s loveable sidekick, Sharon, is in remission following her diagnosis with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma.
After sharing her diagnosis in May 2025, the comedy legend announced earlier today that there is a good chance the c*nce*r will be kept at bay.
“I wanted to share the fantastic news,” the Aussie actress announced on her Instagram account.
“I’ve completed chemo and I am now in remission.”
After sharing the good news, Szubanski went on to thank her fans and followers for the “tsunami” of support that she received during her most difficult time.
She then mentioned the eternal gratitude towards the ‘incredible’ medical team that looked after her, announcing her belief that Australia has one of the “best in the world”.
Her trademark wit made an appearance as she humorously stated, “It seems I’m not dead” before she cheekily admits to the camera that she’s in fact not a natural blonde, in reference to the colour of her hair growth.
She concluded the announcement by requesting that the public be careful amid her remission phase, saying that “when you are going through the chemo, you are completely annihilated and even in the maintenance phase, you are still immunocompromised”.
Fans and peers responded to the good news with an outpouring of love.
The former Today host Lisa Wilkinson commented, “Oh Magda, this is such wonderful WONDERFUL news!! Your beautiful light is shining. Continued love and strength always. Xxxxxx”
Media personality and television presenter Rove McManus shared his enthusiasm of the news writing, “This means the world to hear. Wonderful, joyous and inspiring news. So so happy for you. Keep that warrior spirit going.”
Fans share their c*nc*r experiences
Szubanski’s announcement was met with an immediate outpouring of support from her entertainment colleagues and fans.
It prompted others to share their experience with the disease in the comments section of her Instagram post.
Here are a few of the comments offering insight into mantle cell lymphoma treatment:
“I was diagnosed with Mantle cell lymphoma ten years ago! I was 57 at the time, I had 7 strong chemos over 7 months & a stem cell transplant!! I’m still here!! It’s a lot & Mantle cell is an unusual one but medicine today is amazing! I’m fighting fit & I believe in my glass being half full!! I’m sending so much love to you & you will get through it!! I ended up with curly hair!!!! Xoxo”
“My dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma in 2021. He went through chemo, and had been in remission for three years when we found out this last Christmas it was back, but not as aggressively. He started chemo again and will finish this week! He’s doing amazingly, and I know you will too!”
“My brother was diagnosed with the same 15 years ago. Back then Google said it had a 4 % survival rate. His treatment started with his stem cell then the Nordic Protocol and finally stem cell from your brother. We just celebrated his 70th last year in Langkawi Malaysia and he is fighting fit. Off all meds. Married 4 years ago. Loving life 💕👍🏻 Trust the process 💕”
What is mantle cell lymphoma?
Mantle cell lymphoma is a type of blood cancer.
It begins in the lymphatic system, which helps to fight disease and infection via a network of lots of tiny tubes throughout the body.
It affects the outer edge — also known as the mantle zone — of a type of white blood cell called B-cells or B lymphocytes, the Leukaemia Foundation says.
What this means is that the body is making abnormal B-cells, British charity C*nc*r Research UK’s website says.
When someone has mantle cell lymphoma, these B-cells don’t work properly, so they can’t fight infection like they normally would.
And these abnormal cells build up in the lymph nodes or in other body parts.
“They form tumours and begin to cause problems within the lymphatic system or the organ where they are growing,” Cancer Research UK says.
Mantle cell lymphoma is one of about 60 sub-types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the Cancer Council’s website says.