'Drag Race’ Star Kornbread Diagnosed With THIS Health Condition; Is It Life-Threatening?
Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté has amassed massive success after appearing on the 14th season of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Even though she was sent home early due to an ankle injury, she made a lasting impact on the contestants that made her the season's Miss Congeniality.
Recently, the 30-year-old drag artist shared devastating news with her fans, saying she was diagnosed with a certain medical condition; what could this be?
Taking to her official Twitter account, the artist revealed that she was recently diagnosed with "Adenocarcinoma," which is a type of cancer in the smaller intestine.
Speaking about what she feels at the moment, the former contestant said she's 100% fine and her condition was detected during its early stages, so she'll be back to her normal self in no time.
Kornbread then shared a message to her fans, saying everyone, regardless of age, should get regular checkups as she's glad that her medical condition was caught at this stage.
Regarding the future of her career, she concluded, "A lot of health things will be changing for me and I'm grateful for all the support! Ready to get back to the stage again.
After being candid with her health situation, many "Drag Race" alumni from different franchises sent their love and support to Kornbread.
"Sending you so much love!" Miss Fiercalicious, finalist from the Canadian franchise wrote.
Pandora Boxx, Jada Shada Hudson, Eve 6000, Darienne Lake, and more also shared their sweet messages.
Is Adenocarcinoma Life-Threatening?
According to Cleveland Clinic, Kornbread's medical condition is a type of cancer that develops inside a patient's glands around an organ.
Examples of adenocarcinoma are found around the stomach, prostate, lungs, breast, and more. Symptoms around the body could vary depending on what organ the cancer is targeting.
The survival rate depends on what type of adenocarcinoma have developed in a person's body as some could go undetected during its early stages.
Kornbread's 'Drag Race' Journey
Kornbread is one of season 14's fan-favorite as she delivered an energetic run throughout her stay in the competition.
However, she was forced to leave the competition due to her broken ankle after her performance at the "Supertease" maxi challenge.
She is the fourth queen to be sent home due to medical reasons after Eureka, Victoria Scone, and Veronica Green.