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Dealing with cancer treatment can be really tough and can affect the body a lot. Shannen wanted to share her experience in a way that people could connect with, especially since there’s a lot of fear about cancer. She fought through her cancer journey and now continues to be a bright light in the entertainment world.
The Terrifying Reality of Cancer
The idea of cancer is really scary for a lot of people. The worry about getting diagnosed and not knowing what will happen can take over their minds, making them think of the worst possible outcomes. For some, cancer is something they deal with every single day. It’s hard to really understand what the disease is like unless you’ve been through it yourself or know someone who has had to go through cancer treatment. Because of Shannen Doherty’s amazing courage in sharing her real and honest experience with cancer, more people can now see just how tough the cancer treatment process can be for patients.
In October 2021, Shannen began sharing her experience with breast cancer on her Instagram. She hadn’t really talked about it in depth before. Even though she first faced breast cancer in 2015 and was in remission for a while, it sadly came back in 2020 as stage four. To honor breast cancer awareness month, Shannen chose to be open about her journey, showing both the tough and the not-so-great parts of it.
