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Antonia San Juan Posts Bareheaded Photo as Chemotherapy Continues

She shared an unfiltered image showing treatment effects to underscore her trust in science.

Overview

  • The Spanish actress published an Instagram photo without a headscarf, writing, “I am happy, because I can look inward and feel no shame at what I find.”
  • She is in active treatment for throat cancer that began in mid‑September, with hair loss now visible as an expected effect of chemotherapy.
  • Doctors performed a biopsy that led to a preliminary diagnosis, and final pathology is pending to define the tumor type and guide longer‑term care.
  • Her stage project La ropa vieja de Cuca has been suspended as she focuses on recovery, and she has voiced a clear desire to return to the theater.
  • The post quickly drew widespread support, with roughly 120,000 likes and messages from colleagues including Lydia Bosch and Belén López.