Fatima Sydow, Cape Town’s beloved celebrity chef, shared the latest update on her battle against cancer on social media. In a video, filmed from her hospital bed, Sydow, known for her optimism, appeared troubled, as she asked viewers to maintain a positive outlook and support her in her struggle against cancer.
‘Hello Everyone, I’m currently in hospital. Love you all. Stay positive, motivated and don’t give up.’
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Sydow (49) is fighting soft tissue sarcoma stage 4 Cancer. An extremely rare and aggressive type of cancer. She was diagnosed with cancer in December 2020 and has been on a journey of remission and relapse in her treatment with chemotherapy.

At the beginning of August, Sydow shared some unfortunate news: ‘To all my friends, extended family and followers, I have some not-so-good news to share with you all.
‘My Chemotherapy treatment has stopped working; I got the results 10 days ago. The tumours are growing again, and we have kind of run out of options.
‘My character and nature will go on, and I will live each day to the fullest and to the best of my ability. I am waiting for the cold weather to go away so I can go sit in the garden and watch the birds with my binoculars. One of my favourite things to do is I am definitely just going to take it one day at a time. Spend as much time with my family and rest.’
In her most recent video, Sydow reveals that she can no longer pursue her career as a chef and author. Cooking has always been a cherished passion for her, and her deep affection for the art has always been evident in everything she does.
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‘My happiness comes from the beautiful memories I create not just for myself but with those around me … These memories is what will get you through the toughest times in your life… So create them.. Big or small…live your best life,’ Sydow inspires.
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