The Topp Twins' Lynda Topp reveals she's been forced to stop chemotherapy

Beloved Kiwi entertainers Lynda and Jools Topp have given fans an update regarding their cancer battles.

Taking to Facebook last night, the Topp Twins shared that Lynda has unfortunately had to stop her chemotherapy treatment due to unwanted side effects.

"Update on Jools and Lynda" the post read, "Lynda has had to stop her chemo treatment due to chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy which is a nerve-damaging side effect of the weekly chemo she was receiving."

The post went on to say Lynda – who was diagnosed with grade 3 invasive breast cancer in December 2021 – is experiencing a series of uncomfortable symptoms.

"Symptoms are tingling, pain, numbness and reduced balance in her feet, she is currently receiving acupuncture treatment and natural plant-based remedies as there is no known cure for this."

Lynda had undergone a double mastectomy before starting a harrowing six months of intensive chemotherapy.

The post also gave an update on Jools noting, "Jools is feeling well and is still waiting on a scan to see if radiation has reduced the tumour in her rib cage."

Jools was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 at the age of 48. She had surgery to remove her left breast and had months of chemotherapy. In 2021, she began to feel unwell again and discovered that her cancer has metastasised and started radiation therapy.

Despite the setback the post finished on a positive note, "The twins continue to smile and stay positive every day and would also like to acknowledge all the other women out there in New Zealand who are going through cancer treatment."

It comes after the Topp Twins revealed in March that they were both fighting breast cancer.

The pair became Kiwi television staples with their show The Topp Twins, where they played characters Camp Mother, Camp Leader, Ken and Ken.