Shannen Doherty gives heartbreaking cancer update in emotional new interview
Doherty, facing this health challenge with immense bravery, remains determined to keep moving forward. Despite the gravity of her situation, she said: “I’m not done with living. I’m not done with loving. I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better. I’m just not — I’m not done.”
After her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2015, Doherty underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. In 2017, she announced remission on Instagram, but by 2019, the cancer returned, leading to her disclosure of metastatic stage 4 cancer the following year.
Reflecting on her journey, Doherty said that she believes her life has a bigger purpose. She aims to raise awareness and funds for cancer research while challenging the misconception that people with terminal cancer are unable to contribute meaningfully to the world. “It’s insane to me [that] we still don’t have a cure,” she remarks.
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Now, Doherty is focused on getting into clinical trials for new treatments as she remains committed to proving that she can continue working despite her cancer diagnosis. Challenging stereotypes associated with terminal illness, she asserts, “People just assume that it means you can’t walk, you can’t eat, you can’t work. They put you out to pasture at a very early age —‘You’re done, you’re retired,’ and we’re not.”
Her gratitude for life is admirable, expressing gratitude each morning for another day with her loved ones and her German shepherd Bowie. Despite the challenges, she remains optimistic, stating: “My greatest memory is yet to come.”
Doherty’s faith and spirituality play a crucial role in her journey. “I know it sounds cheesy and crazy, but you’re just more aware of everything, and you feel so blessed. We’re the people who want to work the most, because we’re just so grateful for every second, every hour, every day we get to be here,” she said.
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