“Cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence”: Jackie Collins’ final heartfelt letter to her fans

It has just been revealed what Jackie Collins wanted to tell her fans about her cancer diagnosis before she died.

It’s been less than three weeks since the best-selling author died from advanced breast cancer, a secret she kept not only from her fans but her family for many years.

Now, for the first time, her personal letter to her fans about her cancer diagnosis has been revealed.

This is what she said in a post to her website:

Hi there ~

As you may have recently heard, I revealed that I have been LIVING life to the fullest with Stage 4 Breast Cancer for the past six and a half years. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, my message is this:

Early detection can save lives! Get regular mammograms, and/or tell your loved ones too. Low cost or free mammograms are offered through many national programs and community organizations, so do your research.

Even if you’ve been screened, and you have a gut feeling that something in your body is off, get a second opinion!

Cancer does not have to be a death sentence! You, or someone you love, can live an extraordinary life regardless.

Be kind and be grateful. Never underestimate the power of your mind. Embrace what you love, and LIVE life to the fullest, as tomorrow is not promised to any of us.

Whatever your pain or struggle in life, don’t allow it to turn you into a victim… let your battle turn you into someone else’s hero!

For the month of October I will donate 20% of my self-published book sales (see below list), with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Keep your comments coming on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter… you know I love hearing from you. I’m off to keep writing!

Stay healthy, stay lucky and take chances!

Tell us, do you agree with what Jackie said in her letter? Will you take her comments on board?