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Fashion Designer Camilla Franks Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

"This is a challenge I will embark on with courage" - by Anna McClelland
  • 09 May 2018
Fashion Designer Camilla Franks Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Beloved Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks has been diagnosed with breast cancer, just months after giving birth to her first child, daughter Luna Gypsy, in January.

Franks, who is famed the world over for her kaleidoscopic kaftans and exuberantly bohemian prints, shared the news with Australian media and on her label’s Instagram account today. She is due to begin treatment shortly under the care of one of Australia’s leading oncologists.

“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared but I am fearlessly determined to do whatever it takes by focusing on my body, mind and spirit as I take my first trusting steps towards recovery,” Camilla’s statement to her team reads. “As you know, my beautiful daughter Luna arrived a few months ago, and it is her smile and warmth that remind me this is a challenge I will embark on with courage – for her and my fiancé as well as myself.”

“With the incredible love and support of my little family I have no doubt I will beat this.”

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This year, 18,000 women in this backyard of ours will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, I am one of them. Like anyone who has felt the unrelenting terror of being diagnosed, cancer was certainly never part of my plan. It's something that JP and I have spent the last few days trying to process and confront. Like all life's adversities, we are choosing to unite and face this one with acceptance, endurance and love. This is the only way - and I have the best kind of love by my side. As you know, my beautiful Luna Gypsy arrived only a few months ago, and it is her joy and warmth that remind me that this is a journey I will embark on with courage - for her and for us. The world of CAMILLA will continue to shine brightly, and while I won't be stepping away completely, I know my tribe will continue to dance and bloom in my short absence. While I know I have your love and support, I also kindly request personal privacy whilst I enter the battlefield. This by no means is an easy chapter, but one I hope to share with you all once I am back on track. Love Milla xx

Camilla CEO Jane McNally has also made a statement, saying, “We have no doubt that Camilla will face the challenging weeks ahead with her usual determination and exceptional fighting spirit. The love and support of her entire tribe is with her always.”

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Our little Luna Gypsy entered the universe on Sunday afternoon and into our arms. Welcome darling girl, you are so very loved by your mummy and daddy 🌙 xxC @jpjonesofficial

Our thoughts and best wishes are with Camilla and her family.

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