Angie Everhart Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer

Model will undergo surgery on May 14, rep tells E! News

By Peter Gicas May 13, 2013 6:01 PMTags
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Angie Everhart has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

"Word has been trickling out about supermodel/actress Angie Everhart's health," a rep for the stunning star tells E! News. "She wants to set the record straight by letting everyone know that it is true that she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. However, the prognosis is good."

The rep added that Everhart "will undergo surgery tomorrow [May 14] and expects to be back to work and to mommy duties in a few weeks."

The rep noted that Everhart hopes that by sharing information about her health with the public, it will "encourage people to learn about cancer prevention, its signs and treatment immediately."

Here's to a speedy recovery!

—Reporting by Lindsay Good