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Bethenny Frankel Opens Up About Her Health Scare: "I Hope Women Can Relate"

The #RHONY mom discusses the health issue teased in the Season 8 first look.

By Jocelyn Vena
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As fans saw in the trailer for Season 8 of The Real Housewives of New York City, in the midst of all the fun and games, Bethenny Frankel if facing a health scare serious enough to cause her to inquire about a living will. While she has yet to reveal the specific nature of her illness, the Skinnygirl mogul is now sharing that she isn't taking her health lightly. "I'm facing a women's health issue that many women can relate to," the RHONY mom told People. And as she goes through this chapeter in the public eye, she hopes that her own struggles can help other women.

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"I'm dealing with it head on and viewers will understand how I personally deal with matters such as this," Bethenny said. "I hope women can relate, learn and support each other in life moments like this."

Fans won't have to wait much longer to get more details from Bethenny. RHONY returns to the airwaves on April 6 at 9/8c. Check out a preview above.

Below, take a trip back in time with some Bethenny throwback pics.

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