Jill Martin, who has fought a long and courageous cancer battle, shares an update on her brave fight. Jill Martin gushes over how her husband and her family stood by her in this difficult period.
Jill Martin is an American journalist, author and fashion expert. She shared her latest cancer news with viewers on the 17th of July. Jill informed them she was going to undergo surgery due to her stage 2 breast cancer. Two weeks later, the Emmy Award winner has come back with a life update detailing her journey and what would happen in the future.
Jill Martin’s husband has been by her side for ‘shattering’ cancer battle
Jill Martin has opened up about her cancer journey and her family’s immense contribution in battling the disease mentioning her husband Erik Brooks’ emotional support. The 47-year-old TV personality shared, “Despite regular mammograms and sonograms, it wasn’t until genetic testing that I learned I have a gene mutation. A gene mutation that is the cause of my breast cancer.”
“The surgery was three weeks ago. Honestly, physically, I am doing OK. (Emotionally is a different story; it’s been a roller coaster.) My double mastectomy was successful. A week after my surgery, my 45-minute meeting with my oncologist, Dr. Joseph Sparano at Mount Sinai in New York City, started with the news that there is a good chance I am cancer-free, but I need further treatment to help ensure that,” she added.
Erik Brooks, her husband, was also supportive throughout the journey. He noted all details of her recovery and surgery. She recalled: “There is always a small possibility that cancerous cells could have escaped, so the rest of the meeting was dedicated to planning out my long road ahead, and what the doctor suggests I do to prevent this insidious disease from coming back. Honestly, it was a good thing my husband was with me and wrote everything down because, as you can imagine, it is a lot to take in.”
What’s next for Jill Martin?
While Martin’s doctor has assured her that they have removed it (the tumor), she still has to go through a number of procedures to ensure the cancer does not come back.
Martin revealed: “I do already know for sure I will need to have another surgery, preventatively, to remove my ovaries and fallopian tubes to decrease my risk of ovarian cancer. My case will require a complete hysterectomy as I’ve had issues with fibroid in the past. In addition, I must take anti-hormonal medications for five years. And I will most likely need chemotherapy because of the aggressiveness of the tumor.”
A look at Jill Martin’s marriage with longtime love Erik Brooks
Jill Martin’s dreamy wedding took place in the historic NYC Public Library on September 10, 2021, with longtime love Erik Brooks, the co-CEO of Ethos Capitals.
Martin and Brooks began dating in 2017. They got engaged two year later. In 2020 the couple called off their engagement citing distance issues. Brooks Martin and their fans were surprised when they announced a reengagement in 2021.
Martin expressed her gratitude during the wedding ceremony after a turbulent romance. “I’m so grateful. We have both of our parents and everyone’s healthy and everyone’s just so excited, and we’re just so in love and happy to be back together,” she had said right before marriage.