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Johnny Ruffo says he’s “powering through” as he shares a cancer update

He's undergoing another round of chemo.
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Johnny Ruffo has shared a health update amid his cancer battle.

Taking to Instagram, the former Home and Away star posted a photo from a hospital chair, penning: ”Back in my favourite chair #Ihatethischair #f**kcancer”

The actor and singer is currently undergoing another round of chemotherapy, with a slieu of A-lister friends showing their support in the comments section.

”Big love to you mate, Big love,” Georgie Parker wrote.

Whilst Sarah Roberts and Emily Symons wrote near identical messages: ”Sending you so much love Johnny.”

Johnny is a ray of positivity, despite his cancer diagnosis.

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His last update on his cancer came in November 2022 where Johnny shared a similar post to his social media, writing: “Powering through another round of chemo 💪🏽💜 #f-ckcancer.”

His nearest and dearest were quick to voice their support for Johnny in the comments.

The singer’s devoted girlfriend Tahnee Sims wrote: “💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽.”

Fellow Home and Away alum Sarah Roberts also shared her support, writing: “Sending you lots of love @johnny_ruffo ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

The soap’s Lynne McGranger, and one of Johnny’s closest friends, added: “Hello darling. See you guys very soon. 🤞🏼🥰😘😍🙌🏽🙏🏼💙💕.”

Johnny has shared a cancer update.

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A year after departing the show, Johnny was diagnosed with brain cancer. While he announced he was all-clear of the disease in 2019, it devastatingly came back a year later.

Lynne, who plays Irene Roberts on H&A, has remained in Johnny’s corner since their time together on the soap.

“She’s been amazing,” the X Factor alum told TV WEEK last month. “She constantly checks in and asks how I’m doing. She always wants to go out for dinner.

“She constantly checks in and asks how I’m doing.”

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“I can’t stress enough how people like her help get through tough times. She’s just a wonderful person. Having people like that to say ‘Oh, how are you feeling this week?’ and little sweet things like that make all the difference. It’s a great support network.”

At the helm of his support network his girlfriend Tahnee Sims, to whom Johnny credits his life.

“I’d be lost without her.”

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“I’d be lost without her,” he gushed. “She’s just everything.”

“She comes home from work and she’s probably so tired and just wants to have a break, and then she has me. She wants to try and make me smile.

“I don’t know how she does it. I really don’t.”

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