Shannen Doherty’s battle with cancer has been a deeply personal and publicized journey that has touched the hearts of many. From the moment she first disclosed her diagnosis, she has demonstrated tremendous strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
When the 52-year-old learned about her diagnosis, she chose to keep the news private, but she had a change of mind when she realized the potential impact her story could have in raising awareness and supporting others facing similar challenges. The actress has since employed her social media platforms to share updates about her health challenge.
Shannen Doherty shared the heartbreaking news
Recently, the actress, whose initial diagnosis was breast cancer, disclosed a heartbreaking update on her condition, stating that the cancer has now metastasized to her brain. “January 12, 2023. On January 5th, my ct scan showed Mets in my brain. Yesterdays (sic) video was showing the process of getting fitted for the mask which you wear during radiation to your brain,” the Instagram post reads. “January 12, the first round of radiation took place. My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic, and there was a lot going on in my life.”
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“I am fortunate as I have great doctors like Dr. Amin Mirahdi and the amazing techs at cedar sinai,” Doherty added. “But that fear…. The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like.”
Shannen Doherty shares pre-op information with her fans
As part of her commitment to furnishing her fans and followers with details about her health, Doherty took to Instagram on Wednesday to provide updates on her new diagnosis. The actress shared a video clip capturing a conversation with a medical expert as she prepared for surgery to remove a tumor from her head.
“I had a tumor in my head they wanted to remove and also biopsy. I am clearly trying to be brave but I am petrified,” the 52-year-old wrote in the caption. “The fear was overwhelming to me. Scared of all possible bad outcomes, worried about leaving my mom and how that would impact her. Worried that I would come out of surgery not me anymore. This is what cancer can look like.”