Actor Benjamin Bratt shared details about his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness about the importance of regular screenings.
The “DMZ” star, 58, shared during the 3rd hour of TODAY that his wife, actor and former model Talisa Soto, 54, discovered she had“This is something I typically would keep close-held, but through the pandemic, through self-exam and then by going to her yearly mammogram, she discovered that she was positive for breast cancer,” he said.
He added that his wife wanted him to share her story to remind other women “that it’s important to get your screenings yearly, that you have to self-advocate for yourself and take care of yourself. Not just eating well, but you have to get to the doctor and make these exams a part of your regular life.”
Bratt, who is known for his roles in “Law & Order” and “Dolores,” also gave an update on his wife’s condition. “She’s doing great,” he said. “The medication rocks the hormonal system a little bit but the good news is, she was found to be cancer-free at this point. So we’re just on guard to make sure it doesn’t come back.”After her diagnosis, “I immediately got on
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