As some of you may have heard, star of stage and screen Krysta Rodriguez has announced her diagnosis with breast cancer. I have been a fan of Rodriguez ever since seeing her as Anna on Smash‘s second season, then growing to love her more listening to First Date and The Addams Family Broadway cast recordings and seeing her collaborations with Joe Iconis on YouTube. I was very, very sad to hear this news.
Rodriguez says that she was diagnosed in September 2014. However what I am very happy to see is how she is responding to her diagnosis, which is a highly positive approach. She has said that with chemo there will be an obvious change in her appearance, and being an actress she relies on her looks. She stated that she did not want chemo, admittedly partially for vanity reasons but also fertility reasons (she has put some of her eggs on ice). But instead of becoming depressed and hiding away, she has stated that “2015 is my year with cancer. Might as well make it a beautiful one!”
Rodriguez has set up a new blog called ChemoCouture. This blog will offer beauty and fashion tips along with changes in her diet etc for those going through similar experiences. She also wants help herself so if you can offer her any tips then she seems to be very welcoming. I admire what she is doing here and I would imagine she is inspiring many, especially those going through this with her.
A close friend of mine recently lost someone after a long battle with cancer. I have no idea what it is like to have cancer or witness someone be a victim to such a terrible illness, but seeing how it affected my friend gave me an insight in to how bad it can be. I send my thoughts to Krysta’s close friends and family.
I personally wish Krysta all the best and a speedy recovery. I hope that her high spirits inspire many and that she is back on a stage somewhere soon. I hope she gets through this and I’m certain that even though she may doubt it, she will look beautiful no matter what.
Please visit ChemoCouture and see what she is writing and send her advice if you can. You can get to ChemoCouture here.
Photo credits: Playbill, TDF
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