Style influencer Victoria Kozlyuk has publicly revealed her thyroid cancer diagnosis, sharing the emotional journey with her millions of followers in a candid video posted January 9.
At a Glance
- Victoria Kozlyuk announced her thyroid cancer diagnosis via Instagram on January 9
- The 34-year-old underwent surgery on December 23, just two days before hosting Christmas Eve dinner
- With over 975,000 combined followers, she called the post her “most vulnerable” in a decade
- Why it matters: The fashion influencer’s openness about early detection highlights the importance of routine health screenings
Kozlyuk, who boasts 520,000 Instagram followers and 455,000 TikTok followers, documented her entire experience from pre-surgery preparations to post-operation recovery. The mother of three recorded her announcement video on December 23, the same day as her thyroid surgery, describing the past month as “the most overwhelming and stressful month.”
“I definitely did not think that I would be ending 2025 with cancer. It feels surreal to even say that out loud,” Kozlyuk stated in the video. The content creator acknowledged she was still “coming to terms with the reality” of her diagnosis while expressing gratitude that doctors caught the cancer “so early.”
The influencer’s decision to proceed with her scheduled Christmas Eve gathering just two days post-operation demonstrates her determination to maintain normalcy. “I feel like I need to remain a normal schedule for me to be able to cope with these things,” she explained, acknowledging it felt “absolutely wild” to host while recovering.
Behind the scenes footage showed Kozlyuk’s visible anxiety before surgery, admitting she “couldn’t stop shaking” from fear. The video captured tender moments including changing into her hospital gown and sharing a kiss with her husband before the procedure.
“I’ve been on this platform for a decade, yet this is the most vulnerable post I’ve ever had to make,” Kozlyuk wrote in her caption. “You’ve seen me at my happiest moments, but I also wanted to be transparent and share my most challenging.”
Looking forward, Kozlyuk remains optimistic about her recovery journey, declaring “2026 will be my year of healing” as she adds “another badge of strength to this body.”
The fashion influencer’s revelation comes as she continues to balance her role as a mother of three with her successful social media career, where she regularly shares style tips and family moments with her substantial following.
