Nadežda Biljić Says She Beat Cancer as Husband Names Those Who Stood by Her

Nadežda Biljić Says She Beat Cancer as Husband Names Those Who Stood by Her
Nadežda Biljić has said she overcame cancer after a difficult period that began with a diagnosis earlier this year. Her husband, Toma Panić, has since published a list of public figures he said supported the singer while she was in serious condition.

Panić named Kija Kockar, Aleksandra Mladenović, Jelena Kostov, Darko Tanasijević, Nela Vidaković, Nela Bijanić, Milan Milošević and Ognjen Amidžić. He also thanked unnamed non-public figures, including journalists and what he called “honorable people.”

“Thank you, and we will not forget,” Panić wrote, according to the report. He added that some of Biljić’s colleagues had mocked “a woman suffering from cancer,” but declined to identify them, saying: “That is on their conscience.”

Biljić had previously spoken publicly about her recovery. Describing the immediate danger as resolved, she said: “As for the worst of it, we have dealt with that. We managed to drive the illness away.” She added that the family was also dealing with fevers and colds but expressed confidence that things would improve.

The singer said the cancer was discovered in March, although she believed it may have been present in February. She recalled noticing symptoms but postponing medical attention until after a concert and a recording session. After developing a serious symptom, she said, she contacted a doctor immediately—or possibly went that same day.

The account therefore combines Biljić’s description of a delayed but ultimately successful medical response with Panić’s public acknowledgment of supporters and criticism of those he says treated the illness as a subject for ridicule.