“Mob Wives” Big Ang is battling cancer again. The disease may have spread throughout Angela Raiola’s body from the lymph nodes. Big Ang was diagnosed with throat cancer in March 2015 and was treated with aggressive therapy and underwent surgery to remove a tumor the size of a lemon.
All the lymph nodes on the left side of Ang’s neck were also removed during the eight-hour procedure. Doctors’ declared Ang cancer-free in October 2015
Family sources revealed to TMZ on December 13 that Big Ang had a check-up with the doctor approximately one week ago – and Angela Raiola has received the news that the cancer has returned. The insiders say there are signs that the cancer has spread from the lymph nodes to other parts of the gravelly-voiced television personality’s body.
Another doctor’s visit is planned soon in order to discuss Ang’s options and decide on a plan of action and course of treatment, according to the sources. When Big Ang was first diagnosed with cancer the “Mob Wives” star vowed to beat the disease.
When interviewed in September Big Ang was optimistic about her recovery. The reality TV star revealed that the cancer diagnosis was a devastating curveball and a turning point. The lemon-sized tumor was blocking Raiola’s airway. After 40 years as a smoker, Ang quit smoking the day of the throat cancer diagnosis.
Angela Raiola’s cancer journey was documented during the sixth season of VH1’s Couple’s Therapy with Dr. Jenn. The season finale aired on Wednesday, December 9, but fans can watch the show, and Big Ang’s struggle, on the VH1 website.
“Mob Wives” sixth season premieres on January 13, 2016, which will be the last season of the reality television show. VH1 has not indicated if Big Ang’s cancer diagnosis and struggle will be included, but filming wrapped sometime in September 2015. “Mob Wives” fans may get a glimpse into Ang’s struggle.
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