Nivea is in remission after battling leukemia
R&B singer Nivea has announced she is in remission from chronic myeloid leukemia just months after her diagnosis. Despite ongoing treatment and side effects, she remains focused on her music career and pursuing studies in audio engineering.
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Hear this story R&B singer Nivea says she's in remission just months after being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow.
Appearing on "The Tamron Hall Show" on Oct. 7, the 44-year-old became emotional as host Tamron Hall shared the news with the audience, prompting applause from the crowd.
Treatment for the "Don't Mess with My Man" singer remains ongoing and recent tests show she has reached remission, a major milestone for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.
According to Mayo Clinic, advances in treatment have enabled many people with the disease to achieve remission and live for years after diagnosis.
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