Mama Swift Beams With Pride: When You’re Beating Breast Cancer at 65 & Your Little Girl Is Falling in Love & Conquering The World
Power of Support During Cancer
Popular singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, 33, and mom Andrea Swift, 65, were at the center of a viral social media video as she joyously watched her daughter on the red carpet. The clip has added meaning because the two-time breast cancer survivor greatly influences her famous daughter.
Andrea was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and again in 2019. In 2020, she also dealt with a brain tumor that was discovered amid chemotherapy treatments.
Taylor dedicated several songs to her mom following her cancer diagnosis. A diagnosis of cancer or disease can impact family members almost as much as the patient. Feelings of “helplessness, guilt, anger, and embarrassment” are commonly experienced, according to researchers.
Loved ones of people battling a disease or cancer can show their support by getting involved and showing that you care, which can relieve added stress and anxiety. Helping with everyday tasks such as household chores or meal preparation is a great way to show support.
Andrea Swift, 65, the mother of award-winning singer Taylor Swift, 33, struggles to hold back tears of joy, excitement, and gratitude as her famous daughter continues to be awash in success. A heartwarming video circulating social media shows Andrea looking at Taylor on the red carpet for the premiere of Eras Tour.”
As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Andrea’s brave journey greatly impacted Taylor over the years and, in some cases, helped fuel the “Shake It Off” singer’s success.
The Instagram video shared by Reagan Baylee shows Andrea looking through a glass window with her mouth agape with joy.
“Her mama is watching so proudly,” the video is captioned. Supportive fans piled onto the celebratory moment.
“How wild for her to look at her little baby daughter and see what she has created,” Instagram user Katie Hotard commented.
“We as parents want the world to love our children as much as we do. Her mother is selfless,” Instagram user Jashonda Schooley wrote.
Love You for Giving Me Your Eyes’
Taylor’s parents have been heavily influential in her success. Swift doesn’t shy away from giving her mom well-deserved flowers whenever possible. Amid her mom’s breast cancer battle, Taylor wrote a song dedicated to her mom called “The Best Day.” The lyrics include the notable line, “…And I love you for giving me your eyes. Staying back and watching me shine…”
Another song dedicated to Andrea includes “Soon You’ll Get Better.”
Swift told a crowd at the Global Citizen’s “One World, Together at Home” concert in 2020, “That’s a song I don’t know if I’ll ever play it live. It’s just really difficult for me. It was hard to write. It’s hard to sing. It’s hard to listen to for me,” CNN reports.
Andrea Swift’s Battles with Cancer
Andrea Swift is a two-time breast cancer survivor following her first diagnosis in 2015 and then again in 2019. She also dealt with a brain tumor doctors discovered while she was undergoing chemotherapy.
After sharing her mom’s diagnosis on social media with her fans, Taylor noted that her mom “may not be at as many shows” to focus on her cancer treatment entertainment media outlet Distractify reports.
The symptoms of what a person goes through when they have a brain tumor is nothing like what we’ve ever been through with her cancer before. So it’s just been a really hard time for us as a family,” Taylor Swift told Variety during an interview.
Heading into 2024, it remains unclear how specifics about Andrea’s breast cancer and the status of ongoing treatment.
Although the “Anti-Hero” singer hasn’t revealed explicit details about her mom’s diagnosis, recently, we’ve covered instances of breast cancer spreading. In fact, “Beverly Hills 90210” actress Shannen Doherty, 52, metastatic breast cancer journey includes her cancer spreading to her brain that required brain surgery. Metastatic breast cancer often presents as a recurrence of a prior early-stage breast cancer, although it can be a new diagnosis.
Metastatic breast cancer (Stage 4) means the cancer has spread beyond the breast and into other parts of the body. Although metastatic breast cancer is more difficult to treat compared to cancer in earlier stages, treatment options still exist.
Hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted drugs are all options to talk to her doctor about, depending on your individual needs. Sometimes surgery or radiation are considered part of the treatment, but it is important to focus on improving your quality of life.
