Ilse Jacobsen: – Shares cancer update:
Already in 1993, Ilse Jacobsen (62) opened her first store in Hornbæk in Denmark, which was named Ilse Jacobsen Hornbæk. In 2000, she launched her own design, and there are not a few who have trotted around in rubber boots and rain gear signed by Jacobsen in the last decade.
Opening up about the tragedy
However, the past year has taken a break from clothing design. In November last year, she became diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma – with spread to the blood.
Last week, the rubber boot queen appeared at an event in Denmark, where she could be pressed for an update on the disease.
– I’m worn out
After several rounds of chemotherapy and hospitalization, earlier in August she got so bad with stomach pains that she had to be admitted to hospital. That time, however, the tests showed that it was not due to the cancer, but to gallstones.
– I’m tired, if I’m honest. It was a tough operation now, but it went well, she told Danes BT Saturday.
Warns of life-threatening trend: – Scary
She could also talk honestly about the cancer diagnosis, which greatly affects her everyday life.
– It is hard. Very hard. It is an evil disease. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. I really find it difficult, she said, adding that it affected her both mentally and physically.
i shock
In an earlier interview with BT the 62-year-old has said that she has lost her appetite, lost 23 kilos in weight and that markedly gives her a terrible feeling.
– I’m in shock. I never really understood what cancer really was and what the disease was like. But at least I know that now.
Cancer sufferer Elin (34): – Going to Germany
Well, she has to be admitted to the hospital once again. This time she will undergo extensive cancer treatment.
– I have to go through a big one next week, where I have to be laid up for three weeks and have stem cells injected in, as well as a high dose of chemotherapy. It’s a tough nut to crack.