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08.04.2022 - 02:09 / hollywoodlife.com
Clea Shearer is having a double mastectomy the day after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis on April 7. The Home Edit star took to social media and bravely opened up about her condition, explaining that she first found a lump in late February and plans to undergo the mastectomy on April 8.
“I have breast cancer. It’s a hard thing to say, but it’s easier than keeping it to myself,” the expert organizer began in a lengthy post. “I’m having a double mastectomy tomorrow (prayers are welcome!), and I wanted to say a few words before I do. I found a lump myself the last week of February. I had been trying to make an appt with my OB for several months, and even when I told them I found a lump, they couldn’t accommodate me.”
“I had to request a mammogram from my general doctor, which led to an ultrasound, and then an emergency triple biopsy. I have two tumors, 1 cm each, that are aggressive and fast moving – but I caught it early. Had I not taken this upon myself, I would be in a completely different situation right now,” she continued.
Related GalleryThe Netflix star explained why she decided to make her “personal choice” public. “Sharing my experience makes cancer feel purposeful. If I can convince any of you to self-examine on a regular basis, self-advocate always, and to prioritize your health over your busy schedules – then this will have meant something,” Clea added. “It’s also important to note that I was under 40 when these tumors formed, and have no history of breast cancer in my family. Even if cancer feels improbable, it’s still very possible.”
“I have to admit, for the first few days I endured the ‘why me’ feelings. But quickly, I started to think ‘honestly, why NOT me?!’ I have all the support, resources,
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Clea Shearer is battling breast cancer. The 40-year-old “Get Organized With the Home Edit” star took to Instagram on Wednesday to share her diagnosis and reveal she’s undergoing a double mastectomy.
Sharing her story. Clea Shearer is trying to stay positive after learning in February that she has breast cancer.
A post shared by THE HOME EDIT ® (@thehomeedit)Shearer eventually learned that she has «two tumors, 1 cm each, that are aggressive and fast moving,» but she «caught it early.»«Had I not taken this upon myself,» she wrote, «I would be in a completely different situation right now.»Ultimately, Shearer decided to publicly share her diagnosis to make «cancer feel purposeful.»«If I can convince any of you to self-examine on a regular basis, self-advocate always, and to prioritize your health over your busy schedules — then this will have meant something,» she wrote. «It’s also important to note that I was under 40 when these tumors formed, and have no history of breast cancer in my family.
A post shared by THE HOME EDIT ® (@thehomeedit)Shearer eventually learned that she has «two tumors, 1 cm each, that are aggressive and fast moving,» but she «caught it early.»«Had I not taken this upon myself,» she wrote, «I would be in a completely different situation right now.»Ultimately, Shearer decided to publicly share her diagnosis to make «cancer feel purposeful.»«If I can convince any of you to self-examine on a regular basis, self-advocate always, and to prioritize your health over your busy schedules — then this will have meant something,» she wrote. «It’s also important to note that I was under 40 when these tumors formed, and have no history of breast cancer in my family.