Dolly Parton is the pint-sized country star who has been performing and entertaining crowds for decades. The star seems to always have a smile on her face with her carefree demeanour matching her eye-catching looks. However, many rumours have circulated around the star’s health.
Back in 2013, the National Enquirer reported that Dolly allegedly had gotten a preventative surgery for oesophagus cancer.
After reportedly losing 20 pounds, a source said that, “Dolly knew something had to be done or she could die.
“Her weight was dropping dramatically, she was consuming antacid medication, and she couldn’t eat anything but soft, bland foods.”
However, this was never confirmed.
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In 2015, Dolly had to address even more concerns and rumours about her health.
This time, people were worried that the country queen had stomach cancer.
Once again, the National Enquirer reported that Dolly was sick and had to be “rushed” to the hospital.
She told Billboard, “It’s true that I had kidney stones.
“I had them removed three weeks ago and I am doing just fine.”
She added, “There is absolutely no truth at all that I have stomach cancer. I love and appreciate everyone’s concern.”
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What are kidney stones?
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys, explains the Mayo Clinic.
The health site continued: “Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones.
“Kidney stones can affect any part of your urinary tract from your kidneys to your bladder.
“Often, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallise and stick together.”
What is oesophageal cancer?
Oesophageal cancer is cancer that occurs in the oesophagus, which is a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach.
A person’s oesophagus helps move the food you swallow from the back of your throat to your stomach to be digested.
Oesophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that line the inside of the oesophagus.
Oesophageal cancer can occur anywhere along the oesophagus with more men than women get oesophageal cancer.
Causes of the cancer
The NHS said: “The exact cause of oesophageal cancer is unknown, but the following things can increase your risk.
“Having persistent acid reflux known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease or GORD.
“Other causes could include smoking, drinking too much alcohol over many years, being overweight, having an unhealthy diet that’s low in fruit and vegetables.
“Stopping smoking, cutting down on alcohol, losing weight and having a healthy diet may help reduce your risk of developing oesophageal cancer.”