VIDEOSSofia Vergara Opens Up About Her Battle with Thyroid Cancer
April 18 2013, Published 6:37 a.m. ET
Sofia Vergara was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when she was 28-years-old. Shocked? So are we! The Modern Family actress underwent surgery in 2000 to remove her thyroid and is on medication ever since to keep her condition under control. Sofia is speaking out about her condition because she hopes to empower women all over the world to be proactive about taking care of themselves, especially when it comes to cancer. Sofia is the spokeswoman for a hypothyroidism campaign called Follow the Script.
- Sofía Vergara Has 'Set Her Sightings on Finding a Man' After Justin Saliman Split: She's 'Ready for Love'
- Sofía Vergara and Lewis Hamilton Are Not Dating Despite Sparking Romance Rumors With NYC Outing: Sources
- Sofía Vergara Hopes to Find 'a Boyfriend or a Lover' in 2025 After Splitting From Surgeon Justin Saliman Last Year
Want OK! each day? Sign up here!
Did you know Sofia battled cancer? Tweet us @OKMagazine and comment below!
MORE VIDEOS YOU'LL LOVE:
Inside Kate Upton's New Movie Role!
Jane Lynch's Firsthand Advice for Cory Monteith on Staying Sober
Wendy Williams is the New Matron 'Mama' Morton in 'Chicago'!
