Gallery: ‘My mother and father didn’t know what to do!' Did you know these stars lived with epilepsy? (BANG Showbiz)However, the Emmy Award winning star went on to explain that she was inspired to go for the surgery after "admiring the grace" of other women who went public with their own health battles.
She wrote on Instagram: "I have watched and admired the grace of other women who went public with their own health decision while I sat on the side-lines in awe and with a bit of fear.
Brave women, like my friend’s mother who sadly had lost her battle with breast cancer after it had spread to her ovaries. I admit, I am a little embarrassed that I hadn’t had the courage to get this final stage done until now. " Sandra went on to note that with upon completion of her hysterectomy surgery, she will be able to carry on without a "halo of worry" with regards to her health.
She added: "So while you’re reading this post I am undergoing hysterectomy surgery. A surgery that so many brave women before me have had to do. “It’ll be an everything out procedure and after that, there won’t be any more halo of worry hanging over my head.
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