Shannen Doherty, 52, Reveals Breast Cancer Has Metastasized to Brain in Raw Video
. Now, the star is updating fans on her health, sharing the news that her stage 4 breast cancer has spread, or metastasized, to her brain., in which she was getting fitted for a brain radiation cap. Doherty kept it real with fans, opening up about the disease’s progression.
“My fear is obvious,” she wrote in the video’s caption. “I am extremely claustrophobic and there was a lot going on in my life. I am fortunate as I have great doctors like Dr. Amin Mirahdi and the amazing techs at Cedar Sinai. But that fear…. The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like.”
It’s been a long road for Doherty, who was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. After a mastectomy and chemotherapy, she announced she was in remission three years later. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2020.is when cancer spreads beyond the breasts, which is also known as metastasizing. The new tumors most commonly appear in the bones, liver, and lungs, but can sometimes spread to the brain, as in Doherty’s case.
Friends flooded the comments with support for the actress. Long-time friend and fellow actress, Sarah Gellar, commented, “You are a warrior.” Filmmaker Kevin Smith wrote, “Rooting for you, my irreplaceable friend. You have been such a fearless fighter your whole life, so it’s understandable to be a little scared from time to time. But when those moments pass, let that indomitable Doherty spirit take over anew. I love you so much, my Mallrat.
Fans also filled the comment section with well-wishes and support for Doherty. One fan commented, “You are a hero and we worship your strength and grace!” Another wrote, “You’re so damn heroic. All my love and good vibes.❤️❤️❤️”
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