Thanksgiving Grandma reveals breast cancer diagnosis [Video]

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – The grandmother in Arizona who captured hearts after mistakenly inviting a stranger to Thanksgiving nearly a decade ago revealed this week she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Wanda Dench, dubbed the “Thanksgiving Grandma,” revealed the somber diagnosis on Jamal Hinton’s X account Wednesday.

The grandmother has been going through chemotherapy and has met with doctors since her diagnosis.

“Everyone was so kind, supportive and knowledgeable. My family and friends quickly came to my aid and have supported me through everything,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot of life’s lessons through it all, but what I want to stress most of all is just because you may be older, we still have a life to life. So, continue getting your checkups, and continue to live YOUR life!”

Dench said her chemotherapy treatments are going …