Former MTV VJ shares battle with breast cancer

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis sits down with Kelley L. Carter to discuss her stage four breast cancer diagnosis and the tough treatment decisions she’s had to make.

[@JessicaLanear]

Ananda is just as beautiful inside and out as she was in the 90s. I wish her well and blessed years ahead.

[@gregorywatkins3350]

Absolutely 🥰

[@JustRaine97]

I wish her well in this fight. I pray for all women battling breast cancer. 🙏🏽 ❤

[@kio5801]

Her body and HER CHOICE... Prayers for Ananda

[@Breezy-o1w]

Thank you. I'm battling stage 3 breast cancer right now.

[@GizmoMaltese]

I pray she gets better. She made some very bad decisions. If her mother hand it that's even more reason to get screenings. And she should have just followed doctor's advice. Stage 4 is somewhere you don't want to be. Your chances of survival are dramatically better at Stage 1.

[@YasminE-dk6nf]

A beautiful comment 🙏🏽. And blessings to you and all of those women fighting for their lives 🎉🙏🏽

[@FormerIFBBJudge]

@@kio5801 Pray to who? God gave ger cancer.

[@clariseharrington8252]

"That's a waste of my time, and I don't have time to waste." Period! Prayers beautiful sister! 🙏🏽♥️

[@ShanMona]

I work with someone diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer in 2020 after hers returned.. she's still alive, working everyday, doesn't even look sick.

[@clariseharrington8252]

Amen

[@CHELSEABuckhannon]

AMEN ❤❤❤❤

[@BadRene3975]

Wow 😮amen ❤

[@HighMaintenanceMinimalist]

That was my friend's mom. She was diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 cancer in 2020 and given a few months to live. She finally passed this August but her docs wanted to study her to figure out how she was able to live so long with the type of cancer she had.

[@LeahsMoods]

I wish her the best. I pray the cancer will stop spreading.

[@Sarappreciates]

Thank you for finding someone willing to talk about late stage breast cancer. I've been metastatic since 2020. It's great to see another meta-thriver doing well in her treatment. Very inspiring!!

[@KreweOfBridge]

Keep the fight!

[@Butterflydecorum]

Prayers for you 🙏

[@TheGilmore_Girl]

Stage 4 is not a death sentence anymore! Speak Ananda

[@smfarrie2943]

Yes it is.

[@ShoeGod]

Doesn't mean you should wait until stage 4 to be more aggressive about the decisions surrounding your treatment though

[@Mslovely42]

@@smfarrie2943everyone has a death date. Some just know how some don’t . Remember tomorrow is not promised to anyone.

[@kerahouse8663]

She said stage 1

[@Nunya43445]

How does she look the same after all this time?! Stunning genes. Best wishes !!❤

[@danielj7361]

I really like her. My mom was diagnosed stage III in 2010, did everything- double mastectomy, chemo, radiation, pills for years and years to decrease chances of return, amazing diet (she always had an amazing diet though) - and it still came back 12 years later in 2022 in the bones. It now becomes a let's treat this until we cannot kind of thing, which we all hope takes years or decades. She's 100% right to choose what helps her quality of life while making sure she's alive as long as possible.

[@UnbotheredLibraBeauty]

Sorry to hear that. Sounds like a strong woman. How old is your mom?

[@danielj7361]

@@UnbotheredLibraBeauty Thanks. She's 72 now. Even with stage 4, it's been stable for her so far so we take all the great that comes with it and live in the moment. It's a hard disease, I feel for everyone going through it.

[@getyourlife]

I found out about my stage 1 breast cancer through a mammogram screening..I remember watching Ananda on Teen Summitt...I wish her all of the best ..Jesus is a healer !!!

[@yogaqueen1527]

Is the mammogram painful? I just turned 40. Scared to get one

[@mommom3172]

​@@yogaqueen1527No, it's not. It only takes seconds on each breast. It's over with in 15 minutes or less.

[@efuaotoo2244]

⁠@@yogaqueen1527 it’s not painful but can be uncomfortable for a few seconds. Please Get it done. Early detection is key.

[@debbiewilliams1542]

@@yogaqueen1527let’s just say it’s a little uncomfortable but it’s worth it , I just got diagnosed oct 17 waiting to talk to the surgeon to remove a lymph node that has cancer so if it hadn’t been for the mammogram catching it very early who knows what would have happened and not being caught early. So please the little discomfort it well worth it ❤

[@Iambecoming1111]

@@yogaqueen1527No it isn’t

[@tangled55]

She is so beautiful and so positive and seem as young and free as she was when we met her 30+ years. Blessings to her.

[@decem2berreign459]

She needs love & support, one one should question her decision about her body🙏

[@MrsNikkiStephenson]

It’s crazy how she looks just like she did on Teen Summit in the early 90s! She said stage 4 isn’t a death sentence anymore. I’m not so sure about that but pray that God blesses her and keeps her healthy for a long time.

[@nikkig3218]

I remember watching you as a teen on BET Teen Summit. I wish you well . And I admire your spirit and joy.

[@shellyb.8387]

Ladies be aggressive with your self care

[@AnnBirden]

She has a great attitude I love you Amanda!!!!!God bless you

[@tiffanysmith2407]

I am so happy to see Ananda speaking with such strength and conviction on her choices regarding HER journey. Amen Sis, you got this! Sending love, light & healing. 🙌🏽💪🏽💛

[@ddrebrne3336]

Sending her so much love and prayers.

[@AndItWasWritten]

She made the best decision for herself. There are many woman and men who have had a mastectomy and chemo as well as radiatation and are no longer with us. Her body, her choice thank the "Lord" she doesnt look like what shes been through. Keep push Ananda and all those diagnosed and being monitored for any type of cancer. Stay strong keep pushing and find the beauty of life , continuing smiling and appreciate the good , the bad as well as ugly that comes with journey but remember life is what you make it. So make it a joyous life no matter what it looks life "God" is in control and has the final say.

[@justinsingleton2113]

My only thing is when there is a small child involved forget how you feel personally, think about your kid and not being able to grow up with his mom, do it for your kids man

[@cassbryant4508]

I can't believe she didn't take it more seriously. Cancer isn't anything to play with especially if you have kids. It destroys your body you have energy for nothing! I pray for her family and for her!

[@danaberry2]

Yes her body, her choice. I pray for her and her family.

[@frederickblackwell9960]

Lots of love and prayers to Ananda Lewis. Used to love watching Teen Summit on BET back in the 90's. Fight for your health and wellness like stage four breast cancer, u got this. Stage four breast cancer killed Shannen Doherty but she fought it until she couldn't fight anymore. Always see your doctor and take care of yourself but always know your prognosis and diagnosis to see if your tumors are cancerous or benign. And get your mammograms women and men. Enough said.

[@FG-xc5qj]

Mammograms are not for men even though they can get breast cancer. Their breast cancers are discovered other ways.

[@goofygirl1311]

I totally understand why chose the treatments that she did and I support her decisions. There is no one "right" way.

[@GIGATT73]

Ananda Lewis has a positive attitude. May God bless her and to get healthy .🙏🏾

[@lajoy8]

Ananda is still beautiful. I love her attitude and positivity. Best wishes to her ❤❤❤❤.

[@teeperry8965]

So honest, realistic, rational, and rightfully unapologetic and I hope she continues to live a good life! It's so hard to keep your head up when you're not sure if what's in front of you.

[@lb4398]

I walked this journey and still in the fight. Every BC is different so embrace your journey in what works for you. Ananda we stand with you in what works for you in your journey

[@oneJuicyPisCes]

I have never heard her sound so stern. But I love how she has spoken from her heart about her life. ❤

[@gemmab8626]

Oh my gosh I was almost scared because I thought they were going to announce she’d succumbed. I really hope she overcomes this. I really really do. She’s look amazingly great for a woman with late-stage cancer which is very encouraging.

[@specialk.cooper123]

Well said Ananda. Praying in the Name of Jesus for your continuous healing.❤

[@CHELSEABuckhannon]

AMEN ❤❤❤❤

[@redh8606]

Amen 🙏

[@KEOSHAANEILIA]

Wishing her the best. Her perspective is unique and I’m glad she is sharing it.

[@valeriebillings7248]

Prayers for healing, long life, strength and good health!! ❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽💐💐

[@susanhurst3292]

She looks wonderful! Praying for her healing. Breast cancer, research is better now than yesterday.

[@luv2shopdiva]

Sending Healing prayers & love.Such a beautiful soul & attitude on life.

[@rosemaryoneale6694]

Those ending Words- so prowler full We don’t all make decisions that comfortable that fits your Life- Only you are you❤❤

[@Butterflydecorum]

Her strength is beautiful! Prayers to you Ananda and may God bless you with healing on your journey 💗🙏, thanks for sharing your story

[@Danny-fs1hk]

I love this woman, her journey and her message!!!

[@JERZEEBYNATURE]

My prayers to Ananda Lewis 🙏

[@brownyedgrl]

Blessings to Ananda. Keep trusting yourself and enjoy life with your son.

[@rissilient85]

Thank you for sharing Ananda and for being strong.

[@jbonniebanks]

I'm so regular with my mammogram. I treat it as a mini birthday and reward myself for going. At this point in my life every negative test result is a CELEBRATION 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@gr3181]

YES! SAME HERE! SENDING YOU PRAYERS & STRENGTH BEAUTIFUL ANANDA💕🙏

[@SisKay1965]

God bless u Ananda I pray the lord continue to comfort u…& keep u with us …she’s so down to earth…❤️🙏🏾🌹

[@chuksa6988]

Wishing you the best Ananda. May God give you strength and heal you

[@NotfromDetroit]

They told me to have the surgery and I did. ❤

[@MissLondonE7]

She is beautiful ❤

[@Blessemm-c26]

Praying for healing!🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@lbee7120]

All we can do is our best. Ananda keep doing your best.

[@mizzhllywd]

She still looks the same as she did on MTV.

[@clariseharrington8252]

Ikr, youthful and so gorgeous.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

“A temporary situation”. That is 100% on point.

[@Bckn4th]

She’s so strong and courageous!! Stay strong ❤💪🏾

[@carlacreech5893]

Ananda has always been my Gurl ❤ I'm sorry to see her go through this but she's doing what I expected she would do based on how she always presented herself back in the day. Not surprised she took an holistic approach to her journey. I will keep her lifted in prayer. She's still gorgeous 😍 I also think that massage therapy should not be left out of the care team for oncology patients especially those with breast cancer. We are vital to this work along with PT, OT and of course physicians ❤

[@awaibrahim7148]

Wow very strong woman!! So proud of her and and her decisions

[@AAMUteacher04]

Praying for Ananda. 🙏

[@dexkato7329]

Steve Jobs choose to ignore his oncologist's recommendation to get radiation and chemotherapy to treat his cancer. He decided to use holistic medicine to treat pancreatic cancer. However, after a few years, his cancer spread and he got really sick. He chose to undergo chemotherapy to fight the disease and he died 10 days after he started his chemo. Amanda sounds like she's at peace with her decision. I commend you for living life on your own terms.

[@covegirl06]

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest prognosis of all cancers, even with treatment. It is unresponsive/resistant to most drugs. The 5 year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is like 5% compared to breast cancer which is more like 75%. Steve Jobs was lucky in the sense that his form of pancreatic was the less aggressive form. He lived for 8 years after his diagnosis, which is RARE for most pancreatic cancer patients. My mom just died from pancreatic cancer even after getting chemo. She only lasted 6 months. I wish she had breast cancer instead. Probably would’ve lived a lot longer.

[@Slizew]

She looks as beautiful and vibrant as she did when I met her in 1995 ❤

[@mrkeitt]

Such a beautiful woman ❤ I wish her well

[@toyalasha1225]

She still looks beautiful. ❤

[@GenF91]

Sending my best wishes to Ananda ❤ 🙏🏼.

[@purplebutterflykisses8004]

Aw too bad prayers for Ananda Lewis. I always did like and loved Ananda Lewis she has a very beautiful sweet kind humble spirit inside and out! I pray and hope the best for this sweet Queen 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bkbjorn3487]

Beautiful. Articulate. Inspiring. Thank you sis❣️

[@PS-hr9bv]

Wow, Ananda has not aged a bit. I wish her well.

[@butterflysmile348]

Blessings and healing to you, Ananda. I remember you from your 90's BET show.

[@BuckeyetheCat]

I respect Ananda so much for her decision to do her own research and to speak openly about it. I too waited until I found a lump to have my first mammogram at 47 years of age. I have breast cancer and am currently going through radiation after a lumpectomy. Never will do chemo as it kills healthy cells along with cancer cells. My heart goes out to you Ananda, you are a fighter girl! 🩷💜💐

[@TheCompoundYT]

I dont agree with her decisions, but, im glad she is speaking up to advocate for early mammograms. Early detection saves lives!

[@MzOfficer713]

The interviewer seems a little taken aback by the fact that Ananda isn't sad. Ananda is at peace and the face of peace is not understood by a person who is hasn't felt this type of peace.

[@millions2nette]

Hope everything goes well for Ananda.

[@johnmickns]

Damn i LOVED her back in the day 😢

[@123Navywife]

I prayer for your healing.❤

[@jackiedavis4298]

I LOVE ANANDA❤🤗 God Bless

[@edhabt7695]

May the mighty God continue to heal you 🙏

[@DaCocoBrova]

SO beautiful! Sad but encouraging.

[@lolarobinson6401]

I am so proud of this beautiful, articulate, strong, brave heroine! I absolutely keep her in my prayers and since she has come forward I burn a white candle for her EVERY night! I have LOTS of white candles too!

[@gr3181]

THAT'S BEAUTIFUL!

[@cherylwallace2490]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I’m praying for you Ananda, I remember and we grew up together, in my head at least, I’m heartbroken by your diagnosis, however keeping the faith because God is in control. Stay encouraged and know you have genuine well wishers praying for your full recovery, God has the final word about the disease being curable. Miracles do happen and I’m a witness to them, just believe. Sending you hugs and love 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️

[@adriennejohnson1770]

Beautifully grounded ✨

[@jmeree]

By 47 no mammogram.. No Ma’am .. get your mammogram she’s talking nonsense

[@karlculpepper]

Prayers for her 🙏🏽

[@sandeerocke8947]

Yes!!! I love her for this! Courageous and beautiful!!!

[@KicksAddictNY]

Ananda, we love you.

[@Ron_B.]

Ananda is a strong, beautiful woman. I ❤ U Ananda.

[@martininevada1581]

Stay strong Amanda & wishing you a great recovery.

[@JamMack-ke3jw]

Ananda I remember watching you on BET and of course MTV in the 90s. But so glad you are speaking the truth to other women. You keep on being a strong black woman. I've always said that she favors Rozanda aka Chilli from TLC. Sending prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ep355]

Get interview 😅Love her attitude. 🙏🏾💪🏽❤️🔥

[@tashahall1855]

All the best to you Ananda ❤. You were apart of my childhood. To all the captain obvious comments , we all know she could’ve exercise the doctor recommended procedures. No point of crying over spill milk .

[@eve9287]

Prosperity to her and peace of mind shes still so beautiful

[@mekichey129]

Ananda 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Mslovely42]

Nicole Eggert from bay watch is going through breast cancer and she has gain weight from treatment along with losing her hair and people Were so mean in the comments my point is either way people will always have something negative to say

[@joyell821]

Just got my first Mammogram. It was overdue, I am 46.

[@danijones819]

light...and healing to Ananda

[@Bootstrapsmediaandcommunicatio]

Ohhhh ananda....i rememver tge ananda lewis show

[@deborahday1786]

Love you, Ananda! ❤

[@TheGilmore_Girl]

So happy I saw this.

[@MichelleCarithersAuthor]

I support her 💯!!!

[@DeeK.M]

💕🙏🏽Praying For You & Continued Blessings Ananda💘🗽🌆💐 Brooklyn Love

[@reginaldblack8326]

She has a young son. Why not do all you can to be able to LIVE to raise him ?

[@margotina100]

there are no guarantees... she has done pretty well and there is still hope. Maybe look up the side effects of the more traditional paths

[@deaneawilliams2272]

Fight well my sister 🙏💕🙏💕🙏

[@latoyabell2457]

Praying for you Pretty Girl! 🥰❤️🙏🏽

[@shyreepps2822]

Sending prayers up.stay blessed

[@SusanFey]

Ananda always beautiful ❤️

[@stlyelove417]

Preach sister❤

[@RIP19851]

CANCER SUCKS my grandma had breast cancer twice but lost her battle in 2012

[@gr3181]

I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!💮🙏