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Actress on Hit ABC Show Successfully Battled Thyroid Cancer

By , About.com GuideJanuary 30, 2010

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This Sunday's issue of Parade magazine features actress Sofia Vergara, who is one of the stars of the new ABC comedy Modern Family. The 37 year old actress, who is originally from Colombia, talks about her career and life, as well as her successful 2002 battle with thyroid cancer. You can read more about Sofia Vergara in the Parade story online.

Do you ever wonder about whether other actors, politicians and celebrities have thyroid conditions? Take a look at the Gallery of Famous Thyroid Patients here at the About.com Thyroid site, for more information.

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Comments
January 31, 2010 at 4:49 am
(1) Pam says:

Wish there had been more details other than she won a battle with thyroid cancer in 2002.

April 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
(2) Hilary says:

Here’s a link to an in-depth article on Sofia’s thyroid cancer and treatment. She takes Synthroid!
http://living.health.com/2008/04/21/sofia-vergara-beats-thyroid-cancer/

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