Good Day L.A. entertainment anchor Amanda Salas is fighting cancer and hosted a “buzz” party with industry friends.
Salas was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma and when she started chemotherapy, her hair began falling out. TV friends joined her as she shaved her head this week.
“Diagnosed w/ #nonHodgkinslymphoma, my girl @AmandaSalas @FOXLA tackles #cancer head on w/ this “buzz” party surrounded by friends. W/ her 1st round of #chemotherapy she started losing her hair. Still your #beauty AND signature #humor shine with or without!” said KTTV anchor Christine Devine.
Diagnosed w/ #nonHodgkinslymphoma, my girl @AmandaSalas @FOXLA tackles #cancer head on w/ this “buzz” party surrounded by friends. W/ her 1st round of #chemotherapy she started losing her hair. Still your #beauty AND signature #humor shine with or without! pic.twitter.com/61GhktF9U8
— Christine Devine (@DevineNews) July 15, 2019
Salas has received shout outs from many in the industry including former Good Day L.A. host Jillian Barbarie who is also fighting cancer.
“You are a brave beautiful warrior!!!!!! Although we’ve never met, you are part of my family and I adore you. I’m here for you. Xoxoxoxoxo,” Barbarie said
Sweet @AmandaSalas You are a brave beautiful warrior!!!!!! Although we’ve never met, you are part of my family and I adore you. I’m here for you. Xoxoxoxoxo 💗💕💗💕💗 https://t.co/nxPwWlksQV
— Jillian Barberie (@askjillian) July 14, 2019
Salas seems to be embracing her new look as well. In a tweet on Monday, Salas talked about the perks of having a shaved head.
It took me 20 minutes to get ready tonight!! Perks to having a bald head 😉 pic.twitter.com/jdrwP92j1t
— Amanda Salas (@AmandaSalas) July 16, 2019