Olivia Newton-John gave a voice to those with cancer and shifted the focus to the life of survivors
- Written by: Alex Broom, Professor of Sociology & Director, Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, The University of Sydney., University of Sydney
Since news of Olivia Newton-John’s death this week, many have paid tribute to her character, humble nature and cultural significance.
She also made a significant contribution to cancer survivorship and the ideal of treating the whole person, not just their disease.
Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and underwent a partial...