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Kylie Minogue sends message to cancer charity ball
Oct 10, 2005, 10:54 GMT
Kylie Minogue sent a message of support to fellow cancer sufferers at a charity ball - because she was too ill to attend.
The petite pop star - who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer - had planned to attend Cancer Research UK's Pink Ice Ball at London's swanky Dorchester Hotel at the weekend but her doctors ordered her to pull out.
Her younger sister Dannii attended the bash - which was supposed to be Kylie's first appearance since being diagnosed with the killer disease - and read out a moving statement from the blonde singer.
It read: "Much as I would have loved to share this occasion with you all, my doctors have advised against it at this stage of my treatment.
"I am currently a cancer patient. I aim to be a cancer survivor."
The 37-year-old star sent her "solidarity to those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer" and thanked all those who help sufferers including people researching cancer cures and working with patients.
She added: "This is only possible with the incredible work done by so many within the field: doctors, specialists, scientists and volunteers."
After reading Kylie's emotional statement, Dannii added: "On behalf of the Minogue family, thank you to everyone who has allowed us the privacy needed at this time."
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