Preta Gil reveals battle against cancer and pre-operative exams

In cancer treatment, Preta Gil, 49 years old, revealed to fans that he was undergoing pre-operative exams. The procedure scheduled to take place after her birthday is the removal of cancer located in the intestine, which will take place next Wednesday (16). “Everything will be fine”, said the singer in a post on Twitter. It is worth noting that the daughter of Gilberto Gil I was resting in Maranhão, facing personal conflicts related to mental health.

I started pre-operative exams today. Everything will be fine!!!

— Preta Gil (@PretaGil) August 13, 2023

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Mental health

The singer, Petra Gil, often makes publications in which she highlights mental health care: “It is very important that we seek and fight for our mental health. I'm here in the most beautiful place I've ever been to in my life, nature, the freedom to be me, the friends who were with me helped me a lot! The crises are better, there's that punk feeling when we wake up, there are the famous triggers”, began in a publication

However, the artist is keen to emphasize that she aims to treat her mind with the help of professional help, serving as an inspiration to people facing personal battles. “I am improving with the help of medication, therapy and my self-love! But, this shirt that I've had for a while defines me!!! One day at a time! I'm calm but I'm nervous! Will pass”, he concluded.

It is very important that we seek and fight for our mental health. I'm here in the most beautiful place I've ever been to in my life, nature, the freedom to be me, the friends who were with me helped me a lot! The crises are better, there's that punk feeling when we wake up, there's… pic.twitter.com/5E9vA3vZvn

— Preta Gil (@PretaGil) July 28, 2023

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_{Preta Gil writes about mental health on her social network (Reproduction/Twitter/@pretagil)}

The year of battles

2023 has been full of successes for Preta Gil: end of marriage caused by betrayalthe battle with mental health and cancer. However, the singer remains loved by close friends, such as the tribute paid by Ludmilaon the “Numanice”, in São Paulo, in the month of June, remains firm and strong, not giving up on continuing its trajectory.

Featured photo: Preta Gil in a photo shoot. Reproduction/Instagram/@pretagil