Sandra Lee, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s long-time girlfriend, was reportedly rushed to the hospital on Tuesday following an emergency related to a double mastectomy.
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The 49-year-old Food Network star developed a buildup of fluids and is expected to be monitored in hospital for a couple of days, the Associated Press reported.
The celeb chef has been dealing with lupus anticoagulant, sources told the NY Daily News, an ailment which causes her to take blood thinners when on flying on a plane. On May 19, she underwent a double mastectomy surgery because doctors described her condition as a “ticking time bomb”, despite only being diagnosed of having cancer in one of her breasts. She knew something was wrong. Among her recent shows are “Sandra’s Restaurant Remakes” and “Sandra Lee’s Taverns, Lounges & Clubs”. “Because she has this autoimmune disease, it could be blood clotting”. “She was just feeling general fatigue and run down”, a friend of the star told the entertainment news outlet. “With cancer, it’s not always cancer, it’s the side issue that can kill you”, the source said.
“She’s very upset, but she is trying to stay positive”, the insider said.
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The report quotes a rep for Lee saying: “There was a setback [on Tuesday night] due to what may be an infection post-mastectomy”. He quickly left the concert to be by her side.
