This timeline outlines Suzanne Somers' experiences with cancer, including her diagnosis, treatments, and advocacy efforts.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis
2000
Somers was diagnosed with breast cancer. She became an advocate for alternative treatments and shared her journey publicly.
Alternative Cancer Treatments
Early 2000s
She pursued alternative cancer treatments, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, which she discussed in her books and on television. This sparked controversy within the medical community.
Cancer Advocacy
Throughout her life after diagnosis
Somers became an advocate for cancer awareness and shared her personal experiences with the disease. She aimed to empower others to take control of their health.
Recurrence of Breast Cancer
July 2023
Somers announced that her breast cancer had returned. This renewed her focus on treatment and wellness.
Death from Breast Cancer
October 15, 2023
Suzanne Somers died on October 15, 2023, one day before her 77th birthday, after battling breast cancer for over two decades.
