Chicago Med's Marlyne Barrett Reveals Uterine & Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis In The Most Honest Way Possible
29.09.2022 - 02:17
/ perezhilton.com
For Marlyne Barrett, her life is now mirroring her role on TV… in a way she couldn’t imagine.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Med actress, who plays Maggie Lockwood, a nurse fighting breast cancer, revealed to People she’s been battling uterine and ovarian cancer for the past two months. Obviously it’s not the kind of connection you’d wish for. Speaking about her new health issues, Marlyne candidly shared her journey about why she’s decided to open up now.
The 44-year-old said:
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She is in no way obligated to make her private health issues public, but it truly says so much about her courage and her view on life’s latest challenges. Explaining how it all began after a hernia repair in April, Marlyne recalled feeling off and noticed her body changing:
Then on July 18, the momma, who celebrates having 11-month-old twins Joshuah-Jireh and Ahnne-N’Urya at home, was hit by the devastating reveal: doctors had found a large mass on her overy and uterus. Saying there’s been no family history of uterine or ovarian cancers, she expressed to the outlet:
But she quickly became proactive as doctors described the “aggressive” chemotherapy she’d need — before a hysterectomy could be performed.
Even with such a strong demeanor to take on these daunting challenges, it didn’t mean she was immune to any of chemotherapy’s many side effects, like losing her hair. She noted:
Thankfully, Marlyne’s husband, pastor Gavin Barrett, has also been along for the ride, there to offer support and much-needed massages:
And the Chicago Med crew also has her back, with some of them even shaving their heads as a show of support. The Wire alum, who is preparing for her third round of chemo, still finds