By M10News Health & Media Desk | October 25, 2025
CNN’s chief international anchor, Christiane Amanpour, has revealed she is once again undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer four years after her first diagnosis, calling for greater awareness and early detection.
Amanpour, 67, disclosed the update during an appearance on the “Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story” podcast this week, saying her condition is under control.
“I have it again, but it’s being very well-managed,” Amanpour said, emphasizing that some forms of cancer can recur and still be treated effectively.
Public Disclosure and Purpose
The veteran British-Iranian journalist first revealed her diagnosis in 2021 after a month-long absence from CNN International, during which she received treatment.
“People started to ask questions — where I am, have I been fired, am I alive, dead, whatever,” Amanpour recalled. “I decided to say something because I actually wanted to do a service, not just to my viewers, but also to those who might be in a similar situation.”
She encouraged others to listen closely to their bodies, explaining that her swift diagnosis came after she noticed unusual pain.
“It really did hurt when I went to the loo,” she said, describing how repeated visits to her doctor eventually led to an ultrasound that confirmed the disease.
Medical Insight and Broader Issue
Dr Angela George, a consultant medical oncologist in gynaecology at London’s Royal Marsden Hospital, who is overseeing Amanpour’s treatment, also appeared on the podcast.
“Most women, by the time they get a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, will have often been going back and forth to the GP for sometimes a year or so,” Dr. George said. “It often gets misdiagnosed as reflux, urinary infections, or irritable bowel syndrome.”
She added that some women may unknowingly live with the disease for “three or four years before it’s finally diagnosed.”
Public Reaction and Support
Following the podcast, an outpouring of support flooded social media platforms. One X user wrote:
“Christiane, I am also rooting for you. You are such an inspiration to everyone. Thanks for sharing your story.”
Another said:
“Thank you for sharing your journey. It’s incredibly important to advocate for ourselves and stay attuned to our bodies, especially when navigating complex health challenges like ovarian cancer.”
M10News Analysis: Why Amanpour’s Message Matters
Amanpour’s openness underscores the persistent gap in awareness and early detection of ovarian cancer disease often called a “silent killer” due to its vague symptoms and late diagnoses.
Health experts say that campaigns led by public figures like Amanpour can help improve vigilance and encourage timely screenings, especially among women over 50.
The journalist, who has spent decades covering wars, political upheavals, and humanitarian crises, is once again using her platform to raise awareness — this time for a deeply personal cause.
Source: Podcast: “Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story” via CNN
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