Former world champion boxer Barry McGuigan's actress daughter Danika has passed away after two battles with cancer. Sincere condolences to Barry & family on their tragic loss
She was a cancer survivor (acute lymphoid leukaemia) from age 11 but died this time of breast cancer. "It breaks my heart to write this. My beautiful daughter Danika lost her battle with cancer in the early hours of Tuesday morning, at the young age of 33. "She overcame it once with a 2 year fight when she was 11 to 13. Myself, my brothers & parents were privileged to have another 20 years since the first battle with our amazing Nika. "Unfortunately Nika couldn’t beat it again but she fought so bravely until the end. I have memories that I’ll cherish for a lifetime & you will live on forever in spirit. "I’m so so proud of you! Love you forever my older ‘little’ sister. RIP" "In 1997, at the age of 11, Danika was diagnosed with acute lymphoid leukaemia after developing a number of bruises on her arms and legs. She underwent intensive chemotherapy for six months and made a recovery." "Danika, known as Nika to her friends and family, died after a short battle against breast cancer." The question is how does acute lymphoid leukemia predisposes you to breast cancer later in life ?
