Angie Best has shared a deeply personal health update with fans, revealing that she is preparing to undergo major surgery as part of her ongoing medical journey following a colon cancer diagnosis.
The 73-year-old former model and fitness expert, who was once married to late Manchester United legend George Best, has been open with supporters since news of her diagnosis emerged earlier this year. Now, in a candid new update, Angie has explained that doctors are set to remove part of her colon in what she described as a nerve-wracking but necessary next step.
Speaking directly to her followers on Instagram, Angie said she was due to go into hospital for the operation later in the week. In her typically honest style, she admitted the procedure was weighing heavily on her mind, but said she knew it was something she had to face.
Her message struck an emotional chord because it was not only about the physical side of treatment. Angie also opened up about the mental strain that can come with a long and difficult health battle, describing the experience as debilitating emotionally as well as physically.
Angie Best has revealed that she has to undergo major surgery soon as she shared a new health update on Monday after being diagnosed with colon cancer
The ex-wife of late Manchester United legend George Best and mother of TV personality Calum Best stunned fans when she revealed she was battling colon cancer back in January
Alongside her video, Angie offered words of encouragement to others going through similar experiences, writing that she was nearly at the end of what she called a miserable journey and urging people on the same path to stay strong and focused.
The update comes months after Angie first revealed she had been diagnosed with colon cancer. Her son, reality TV personality Calum Best, previously shared the family’s difficult news in an emotional video, explaining that his mother had been facing cancer that had also affected her liver.
Calum, who is Angie’s only son, said at the time that the diagnosis had left him on an emotional rollercoaster. He spoke movingly about how his mother had always lived a life centred on health, fitness and wellbeing, making the news feel even more shocking for those close to her.
Since then, Angie has continued to bring fans along through the highs and lows of treatment. In one recent update, she revealed that she had experienced hair loss after chemotherapy and joked with followers about needing to keep her sense of humour as her appearance changed.
She also shared a visit to a salon, where she said staff had worked wonders with the hair she still had. The candid post resonated with followers who praised her honesty, warmth and determination during such a vulnerable period.
Angie, 73, is now having some of her colon removed and has said her battle feels ‘debilitating mentally as much as it is physically’
According to the report, Angie has also travelled to Switzerland during her illness for mistletoe therapy, an alternative treatment used by some patients alongside conventional care. The approach remains debated in mainstream medicine and is not regarded as a standard approved cancer treatment by major UK health bodies, but Angie has said she has used it as part of her wider treatment journey.
In previous posts, she spoke honestly about the challenge of maintaining her weight during treatment and explained that illness had humbled her in ways she had not expected. Her updates have often mixed practical details with moments of raw emotion, making her story feel especially human to fans who have followed her for decades.
There has also been some hopeful news along the way. Angie previously said her oncologist told her that treatment had made strong progress, while still advising further sessions. The update left her feeling grateful but realistic, as she continued to process the difficult road ahead.
Throughout it all, Calum has remained openly supportive of his mother, responding to her posts with public messages of love and helping raise awareness of the care she needs. Their bond has become a central part of the story, with many fans sending messages of encouragement to both mother and son.
For many supporters, Angie’s latest update is not just another celebrity health story. It is a reminder of how frightening and exhausting treatment can be, even for someone known for strength, fitness and positivity.
Her willingness to speak openly about surgery, fear, hair loss and mental strain has made her journey feel honest rather than polished. It has also given comfort to others facing their own health battles, who may recognise the mix of hope, frustration and courage in her words.
As Angie prepares for the next stage of treatment, fans have filled her comments with love, prayers and messages of support. Her latest words suggest she is ready to face the operation with the same honesty that has defined her updates so far: nervous, determined, and still trying to find strength in a difficult chapter.
And while the road has clearly been painful, Angie’s message remains quietly powerful – stay strong, stay focused, and keep moving towards the light at the end of the journey.
