It was during the spring of 2020 that Elin Kjos was diagnosed with lung cancer. Due to a particular gene mutation that Elin had, the cancer was found to be medically incurable and according to the doctors’ first prognosis, the exercise profile had only three to six months left to live.
But Elin Kjo’s journey was considerably longer than that. For several years, she has now shared the ups and downs in the fight against cancer.
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Elin Kjos is back at Karolinska Hospital
About a week ago, Elin Kjos told via Instagram, where she has over 200,000 followers, that she was forced to return to Karolinska hospital again.
“But we’ll see each other again soon, when I have more desire and energy to share things again. You are the best. Love & Courage,” she wrote in a story at the time.
Elin Kjo’s tough message: “More challenging than ever for me”
Ida Kjos about Elin Kjos: “Our outstanding sister”
A few days later, Elin took Kjo’s sister Ida Kjos to Instagram to share a declaration of love for Elin. At the same time, she also appealed for support and love from followers.
“She is outstanding our sister. It is heavy now. And words feel small. But oh so important and big. We love you forever. You amazing, stubborn and exuberant sister. I know many of you feel for Elin. Let the wave out of love lift her today. Preferably down here so she can see. It’s needed now. More than ever,” she wrote.
At the time of writing, the post has received over 27,000 comments and several well-known profiles have chosen to send Elin Kjos some strengthening words.
“Love to you Elin you are an incredible inspiration to me,” writes the podcaster and artist Carolina Gynning.
“Beautiful beautiful Elin! You are a fantastic person and inspiration,” writes the influencer and entrepreneur Ida Warg.
“Hi Elin. Want to send you all my strength and love. You really inspire me EVERY day. You’re so damn cool, strong and your power shines around you. You make an impression. Warmest hug,” writes the elite cyclist Jenny Rissved.
Photo: Screenshot/Instagram/idakjosIda Kjos: “No podcast next week”
For a year now, Elin Kjos and Ida Kjos have been running the podcast “Systrarna Kjos” together, but on Sunday Ida announced that this week’s podcast will not be available.
“Hello everyone lovely, due to Elin’s condition the previous week there will be no podcast next week. So you know,” writes Ida in a story on Instagram.
Photo: Screenshot/Instagram/idakjos
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