Brent Venables' Wife Announces Awesome Health Update After Cancer Diagnosis

Brent Venables' wife Julie is cancer free.

The wife of the Oklahoma Sooners football coach was diagnosed with breast cancer last June. As we all know, dealing with cancer is simply brutal.

Not only is it terrible for the person battling the sickness, but the stress it puts on everyone else can be breaking. It's a horrible thing.

The good news for Julie is that her battle is over.

Brent Venables' wife Julie announces she no longer has cancer. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Brent Venables' wife Julie beats cancer.

"I’m doing routine blood screenings, but right now there’s zero cancer," Julie Venables revealed to The Oklahoman.

Battle fought. Battle won.

Brent Venables' wife Julie reveals she's cancer free. (Credit: The Oklahoman/USA Today Sports Network)

Venables addressed the media Wednesday about the great news, but noted that battling cancer is "terrifying" and "you're never real comfortable." The Sooners head coach also gave a big shoutout to the incredible medical staff who took care of his wife.

You can watch his powerful comments below.

Pretty much everyone has been touched by cancer. They either know someone who has battled it or they've fought the demon themselves.

It's a disease and sickness that changes lives in the worst of ways. That's why it's so important to celebrate great news like Julie Venables beating it.

Brent Venables reacts to his wife beating cancer. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

The world is full of darkness and pessimism. Let's take a moment to shine a light on some positive news as well. That's exactly what Julie Venables beating cancer is. Hopefully, she continues to trend upwards. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.