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Angie Best has issued her latest health update while undergoing a second round of chemotherapy in her battle with colon cancer.
The ex-wife of late Manchester United legend George Best and mother of TV personality Calum Best has travelled to Switzerland for an unconventional cancer treatment known as mistletoe therapy – so called because it uses extracts from the European mistletoe plant.
Angie, 73, has subsequently shared a series of medical updates from her Swiss hospital, among them a morning affirmation to her body as she deals with the after-effects of chemo.
Sharing a video of her personal pick-me-up message with Instagram followers on Wednesday, she said: ‘Thank you for fighting this battle with me, to show I’m grateful, and to ask for more help in gaining weight, because if I don’t gain weight I have to drink this chemical food that they want me to drink and it doesn’t sit well with me at all.
‘I’d prefer to do it the natural way, which to me seems right, but it’s all a battle, it is all a battle homies, but it’s not one we can’t win, and we will win.
‘And if you’re fighting any battles out there today homies, just know, this too will pass, and you will win, and we will win. I love you, homies.’
Mistletoe therapy is an alternative cancer treatment that has been used in Europe for decades, particularly in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Some practitioners believe it can stimulate the immune system and improve quality of life for cancer patients, though its effectiveness remains debated in mainstream medicine.
It is not a standard, approved cancer treatment on the NHS, as robust evidence of its effectiveness as a cure is considered inconclusive by major UK cancer bodies.
It can be used alongside chemotherapy, which is what Angie is currently doing.
Former Celebrity Big Brother star Calum, Angie’s only son, revealed his mother’s diagnosis in a devastating video posted to social media in January.
In the clip, the clearly distressed star said: ‘A few weeks ago, my beautiful, wonderful mum was diagnosed with cancer. For as long as I can remember, she has lived her life rooted in health, fitness and wellbeing.
‘She has always believed in taking care of the body, mind and soul. But as we all know, cancer doesn’t discriminate.
‘It doesn’t care where you’re from, how you live, or how healthy you try to be. And now, it’s here – and it’s with my mum.’
Calum admitted he ‘hasn’t cried in years’ but has been on an ’emotional rollercoaster’ since his mother’s diagnosis.
‘My mum has been diagnosed with colon cancer that has spread to her liver,’ he explained.
‘To move forward, we need access to specialist care and professionals who can offer the right treatment. This is incredibly hard for me to say, but financially, I can’t carry this on my own.’
The reality star set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs of his mother’s specialist treatment, saying: ‘Any contribution, no matter how small, will help us access the specialists, treatment and care my mum needs during this time.’
