Shannen Doherty Shares Distressing Update on Brain Cancer Battle

Facing New Challenges

Actress Shannen Doherty, known for her candidness regarding her cancer journey, has shared a distressing update. Taking to Instagram, she revealed, “January 5th, my ct scan showed Mets in my brain.”

New Frontiers in Treatment

Shannen Doherty is currently undergoing radiation therapy to combat her brain cancer. On January 12th, she underwent her initial radiation treatment. Her honesty shines through as she admits, “It’s clear that I’m afraid. My life was quite busy because I have severe claustrophobia.”

Acknowledging Her Care Team

Amid the turmoil, Doherty expressed gratitude for her medical team, particularly highlighting Dr. Amin Mirahdi and the skilled technologists at Cedar Sinai. She acknowledges the challenging reality of cancer, stating, “But this is what cancer may look like—that worry, that turbulence, that timing.” She shared a video of her radiation treatment, displaying her vulnerability without reservation.

A Journey of Resilience

Doherty’s cancer journey commenced in 2015 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer that had spread. She courageously faced radiation, chemotherapy, and a mastectomy, ultimately achieving remission in 2017.

 

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