Shannen Doherty reveals she has brain metastases and is undergoing targeted radiation treatment

The news is not good for Shannen Doherty, who has been diagnosed with cancer be you in 2015. After a remission in 2017, the disease had returned to stage 4 in 2020 and the actress announced on Instagram this week that the metastases had spread to her brain.

The actress of Berverly Hills52, posted a video in which we see the medical staff presenting him with the device, a full-face mask, which will allow him to undergo targeted radiotherapy treatment. The star then shared a heartbreaking second video, gear in place on her face, stick between her teeth, before stepping into the machine, as tears rolled down her cheeks.

CT scan revealed metastases

“On January 5, my scan revealed the presence of metastases in my brain. Yesterday’s video showed the process of adjusting the mask that is worn during brain irradiation. On January 12, the first round of write-offs took place. My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic and there is a lot going on in my life, ”posted the one who asked in April the divorce of her husband of eleven years, photographer Kurt Iswarienko.

“I am fortunate to have excellent doctors like Dr. Amin Mirahdi and extraordinary technicians at Cedar Sinai. But that fear… The restlessness… The moment it all happened… This is what cancer can look like…” she said. added.

Sustained

Messages of support quickly poured in. Actress Selma Blair (Sex Intentions), who has multiple sclerosis and had breast cancer in 2015, wrote, “It’s a lot to take on, again. May all the peace and wisdom you have acquired come to your aid in these moments of terror. Know that we are with you. »

Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) said, “You are a warrior.”

Actor and director Kevin Smith added: “I am with you, my irreplaceable friend. You’ve been a fearless fighter all your life, it’s okay to be a little scared from time to time. But when those times are over, let the indomitable Doherty spirit take over. »