Shannen Doherty is an American actress known for her roles in several popular television series and films. She gained early recognition as Jenny Wilder in "Little House on the Prairie" and later starred in "Our House." Doherty achieved widespread fame for her portrayal of Brenda Walsh in "Beverly Hills, 90210," a role she reprised in later iterations of the show. She also played Heather Duke in the cult classic film "Heathers." Another notable role was as Prue Halliwell in the television series "Charmed." Her career spans various genres and demonstrates her versatility as an actress.
In 2014, Shannen Doherty's insurance coverage lapsed, allegedly due to her employer's failure to make timely payments, which Doherty claimed led to a delay in diagnosing her cancer.
In March 2015, Shannen Doherty was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, allegedly due to lapsed insurance coverage leading to a delayed diagnosis.
In February 2016, Shannen Doherty disclosed that she was undergoing anti-estrogen treatment to shrink the tumor, with the hope of enabling a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy.
In May 2016, Shannen Doherty underwent a unilateral mastectomy, which revealed that cancer cells may have spread beyond her lymph nodes, leading to subsequent chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
On April 29, 2017, Shannen Doherty announced that her cancer was in remission, marking a positive turn in her battle with the disease.
On February 4, 2020, Shannen Doherty announced that her cancer had returned a year earlier and had metastasized to stage IV in her liver.
In October 2021, Shannen Doherty provided an update on her cancer treatment during an interview with Juju Chang of ABC News.
In June 2023, Shannen Doherty announced that her cancer had spread to her brain and was terminal, marking a significant advancement of the disease.
In November 2023, Shannen Doherty revealed that her cancer had spread to her bones, indicating a further progression of the illness.
In January 2024, Shannen Doherty shared that she was undergoing a new cancer treatment that was successfully breaking through the blood-brain barrier, which she called a miracle.
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