Shannen Doherty Shares Video From Brain Surgery Amid Cancer Battle: ‘I Am Petrified’
16.06.2023 - 04:33
/ usmagazine.com
Shannen Doherty is giving her followers a no-holds-barred look inside her battle with cancer.
The 52-year-old Beverly Hills, 90210, alum— who revealed earlier this month that her stage IV breast cancer had spread to her brain — shared an Instagram video on Wednesday, June 14, of herself prepping for brain surgery in January.
“January 16, 2023. Surgery. 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 Heathers actress captioned the candid video, in which she speaks to — and jokes with — medical staff before the operation. “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.”
Doherty’s video instantly made a profound impact on fans, who commended the actress for her honesty and candor.
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“There will be people seeing this who are going through their own journey or know somebody who is. Those people will feel less alone, because of you,” one follower wrote in the comments section. “It’s those, ‘scared’ moments that make us what we are. Human.”
Another person penned: “This is absolutely amazing. I’m so glad you decided to put this out there. Everyone always says we are fighters and to a point that’s true but really what choice do we have. We have to do what we have to do. You are a true inspiration for showing the real bullsh%t that goes with cancer. It’s not all pink ribbons and fundraising walks. Thank you!!!!!!!”
The Charmed alum’s video comes shortly after she revealed her cancer had spread throughout her body.
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