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Prue MacSween diagnosed with breast cancer

The publicist and former Celebrity Apprentice contestant is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Prue MacSween with Stephanie Rice.

The former Celebrity Apprentice contestant and media personality reportedly found out she had cancer three weeks ago.

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Prue is expected to give a eulogy at the funeral of news veteran and close friend Ian Ross on Monday after he died from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday.

“It has been a hell of a week but I am feeling strong and positive about the future,” she told the Daily Telegraph.

“I know that more than 80 per cent of women survive breast cancer and I intend to be one of them.”

Prue MacSween, Sarrah Le Marquand and Samantha Armytage on Sunrise. Picture: Prue MacSween Twitter

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Prue MacSween, Sarrah Le Marquand and Samantha Armytage on Sunrise. Picture: Prue MacSween Twitter

Prue MacSween, Sarrah Le Marquand and Samantha Armytage on Sunrise. Picture: Prue MacSween Twitter

Prue, who is on an advisory board for Cancer Australia, thanked well-wishers for their support on Twitter on Friday.

“Thank you sincerely for yr beautiful words of encouragement. I have been very touched. I apologise for not having time to respond 2 u all,” she wrote.

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