Magda Szubanski's Cancer Diagnosis: A Reflection on Resilience and Humor Australian comedian Magda Szubanski recently announced her diagnosis with incurable pancreatic cancer, shocking fans who have watched her navigate the highs and lows of her career with wit and candor.
Pancreatic cancer is a rare but devastating disease that affects approximately 3,000 Australians each year.
The disease originates in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin.