Aida Riyad reveals why she didn’t announce her cancer diagnosis

Egyptian actress Aida Riyad surprised her fans by revealing that she has been diagnosed with cancer, emphasizing that she is not afraid of death for any reason and has no intention of undergoing cosmetic surgeries. She explained that such procedures carry risks and that she prefers to live each stage of her life naturally.
Riyad said during remarks at an art event: "I never thought about getting cosmetic surgery because it has risks, and every stage in our lives has its own shape. I’ve never feared aging or leaving the art scene because I have a long history, and God provides." She added jokingly: "But if surgery could make me young again like my university days, I wouldn’t mind doing it."
She also shared the difficult experiences she went through during her battle with cancer, stating that she chose not to speak about her health at the time to avoid anyone thinking she was seeking financial help, emphasizing that God provided for her treatment. She continued: "I didn’t speak about my cancer because if I told anyone, they would think I needed money. Thankfully, God provided for my treatment." She added: "I’ve never feared death, but I do fear the illness because it is dangerous."
Latest Works of Aida Riyad Recently, Riyad starred in the series 220 Days, alongside Karim Fahmy, Saba Mubarak, Ali Al-Tayeb, Mira Diab, Mohsen Mohy Eldin, Hanan Suleiman, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Youssef Raafat, and others. The series revolves around Ahmed, who faces the risk of death due to a serious surgery, while his wife Maryam discovers she is pregnant with their first child, with the 220 days between the events turning their lives upside down.
Riyad also appeared in the series Qalbi wa Miftahu, aired during Ramadan 2025, starring Mai Ezz El-Din, Asser Yassin, Ashraf Abdel-Baqi, Mahmoud Azab, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Sama Ibrahim, Sara Abdel Rahman, and others. Written and directed by Tamer Mohsen, the series tells the story of a divorced woman trying to reconnect with her husband for the sake of their young child, with the help of a man acting as a counselor.
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