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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Birgitta Ohlsson’s Brave Battle and Triumph

Published: 2024-06-25

Birgitta Ohlsson, a former liberal minister, opened up about her battle with aggressive breast cancer and acute leukemia in her "Sommar i P1" speech.

She reflected on how these diseases reshaped her life and shared her political journey, family experiences, and existential musings.

Despite the grim odds, she highlights a successful stem cell transplantation from a 21-year-old German donor that gave her a new lease on life.

Ohlsson encourages listeners to take health screenings seriously and consider becoming donors.

Her fight and resilience serve as a powerful source of inspiration this summer.