Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this year and is currently receiving treatment for her illness, according to her spokesperson.
Redstone received her thyroid cancer diagnosis about two months ago after seeking medical attention for fatigue and other symptoms, her spokesperson said in a statement to multiple news outlets.
Doctors had removed the media mogul’s thyroid gland, but some cancer cells had spread to her vocal cords, the spokesperson said, while suggesting that Redstone will continue in her role at the company.
“She is maintaining all professional and philanthropic activities throughout her treatment, which is ongoing. She and her family are grateful that her prognosis is excellent,” the spokesperson said….