Shannen Doherty reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis: 'A bitter pill to swallow'
Shannen Doherty revealed Tuesday a battle with stage 4 cancer, three years after finishing treatment for breast cancer. © Provided by USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc. Shannen Doherty participates in a panel during the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour on Jan. 14, 2012. Doherty, 48, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, opened up on "Good Morning America" that she had been privately living with cancer again for a year. She did not specify the type of cancer during her interview. USA TODAY has reached out to her representative for further comment.
Brian Austin Green Says Shannen Doherty Is ' Strong ' Amid Cancer Battle Solidarity. BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN is offering his support to his friend and BH90210
Shannen Doherty recently revealed that she's battling stage IV breast cancer . But the actress has a strong support system of friends and family rallying behind her through this difficult time. Her close friend and Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Brian Austin Green recently sang her praises.
Solidarity. Brian Austin Green is offering his support to his friend and BH90210 costar Shannen Doherty amid her battle with stage IV breast cancer.
© Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutterstock (L-R) Brian Austin Green, Shannen Doherty The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 46, spoke with Us Weekly exclusively about Doherty’s tenacity and positive outlook on Saturday, February 15.
“I don’t want to speak about her too much, but it’s a hard situation,” Green said at the Annual Open Hearts Gala in Beverly Hills on Friday. “I mean, you know, cancer is not f–king easy for anyone. And I love Shannen, and we’ve always had a great relationship, and she’s strong. She’ll get through this and get out of this what she’s supposed to get out of this.”
'90210' alum Tori Spelling, more stars send love to Shannen Doherty after cancer diagnosis
Stars are sending well-wishes to Shannen Doherty after the "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum revealed Tuesday a battle with stage 4 cancer.In her first social media post since making the announcement on "Good Morning America," Doherty, 48, shared a "Peanuts" cartoon that showed Charlie Brown and Snoopy sitting on a dock, looking out at the water.
Shannen Doherty revealed that she's battling stage-four breast cancer in an interview on Good Morning America. The former 90210 star was first diagnosed with the condition in Shannen Doherty Credits Brian Austin Green for Helping Her Get Through 'BH90210' While Battling Breast Cancer .
Shannen Doherty is in the battle of her life after revealing her cancer has returned and this time it's even more aggressive. Shannen says her condition was going to become public this week as part of her lawsuit against State Farm over unpaid claims following damage to her house caused by last
He continued, “Adversity only makes us stronger, if we let it, and it does with her, for sure. She’s a really f–king good person. She’s a really good person, and so she deserves all the well-wishers and all the friendships that she has.”
Earlier this month, Doherty, 48, revealed on Good Morning America that she was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer three years after going into remission. She initially chose to keep the diagnosis to herself while filming BH90210 in 2019, only sharing the news with one castmate: Green.
“Prior to shooting he would always call me and say, ‘Listen, you know, whatever happens, I have your back,’” she recalled. “He would look at me and be like, ‘We got this, kiddo.’”
Doherty opened up about her cancer battle with her followers and fans on Instagram one week after sharing the news on GMA.
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Actress Shannon Doherty shared an update on her breast cancer battle on Instagram Tuesday revealing she'll be monitored more closely after a Shannen Doherty , 46, went into remission in April 2017 after a two-year battle with breast cancer . In cases like Doherty 's there is a six percent chance
Shannen Doherty revealed Tuesday a battle with stage 4 cancer , three years after finishing treatment for Doherty said she worked on the "BH 90210" reboot last year amid her health struggles. Our life doesn't end the minute we get that diagnosis," she added. Brian Austin Green , who played David
“I want to thank all of you for your love, prayers and support. It’s an odd time right now and I find my feet not completely underneath me,” the Charmed alum wrote on February 11, alongside a photo of herself riding on a horse. “To say I have stress is an understatement. To say that I’m struggling is mild. But… I believe that I will find my footing.”
She continued, “I’ll dig deep for the inner strength I need to face it all. I pray I do it all with dignity and grace. I have so much to say. So much to share. I will. For now … please know how much you all help lift me.”
Doherty was previously diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015.
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![Sending their love. Tori Spelling, Rose McGowan and more celebrities showed support for Shannen Dohe... - Scott Kirkland/Fox/Picturegroup/Shutterstock; Matt Licari/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; MediaPunch/Shutt... Slide 1 of 8: Sending their love. Tori Spelling, Rose McGowan and more celebrities showed support for Shannen Doherty as she battles terminal cancer. The 48-year-old Beverly Hills, 90210 alum revealed she has been diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer during a Tuesday, February 4, appearance on Good Morning America. “I definitely have days where I say, ‘Why me?’” she told Amy Robach. “And then I go, ‘Well, why not me? Who else? Who else besides me deserves this?’ None of us do.” Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015. After undergoing chemotherapy, she announced she was in remission in February 2017. The Heathers star told Robach that she decided to go public with her cancer recurrence because the news was going to come out in a lawsuit with her insurance company. Doherty is suing State Farm after her California home was damaged in the Woolsey Fire in 2018. In the court documents, the actress stated that she is “dying” of terminal cancer and is unable to “her remaining years peacefully in her home” because of the stress of the legal battle. (The company responded in a statement to Us Weekly: “We empathize with Ms. Doherty’s health issues and wish her a full recover. We strongly believe we have upheld our commitment to our customer and have paid what we owe on this claim. We are prepared to defend our position in court.”) After Doherty learned that her cancer returned, her former 90210 costar Luke Perry died after suffering a stroke in March 2019. She subsequently joined the cast of the quasi-revival, BH90210, to pay tribute to her late castmate. “It’s so weird for me to be diagnosed and then somebody who was, you know, seemingly healthy to go first,” she told Robach about Perry. “It was really, like, shocking. And the least I could do to honor him was to do that show. … One of the reasons, along with Luke, that I did 90210 and didn’t really tell anybody [was] because I thought, ‘People can look at that [and see] other people with stage IV can work too.’ Like, you know, our life doesn’t end the minute we get that diagnosis. We still have some living to do.” Scroll through to see which stars sent support to Doherty:](/img/no_img/content/no_img_content_flip.jpg)
Sending their love. Tori Spelling, Rose McGowanand more celebrities showed support for Shannen Doherty as she battles terminal cancer.
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Shannen Doherty is opening up about her challenging battle with Stage 4 breast cancer . The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a heartfelt "I want to thank all of you for your love, prayers and support," Doherty wrote, alongside an idyllic snapshot of herself riding a horse across lush, green
Shannen Doherty appeared on Good Morning America Thursday morning where she detailed her battle Survivor: Actress Shannen Doherty , 47, went on Good Morning America Thursday morning to talk 'I had this amazing support team,' Shannen said . 'I just need the people that are really honest
The 48-year-old Beverly Hills, 90210 alum revealed she has been diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer during a Tuesday, February 4, appearance on Good Morning America.
“I definitely have days where I say, ‘Why me?’” she told Amy Robach. “And then I go, ‘Well, why not me? Who else? Who else besides me deserves this?’ None of us do.”
Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015. After undergoing chemotherapy, she announced she was in remission in February 2017. The Heathers star told Robach that she decided to go public with her cancer recurrence because the news was going to come out in a lawsuit with her insurance company. Doherty is suing State Farm after her California home was damaged in the Woolsey Fire in 2018.
In the court documents, the actress stated that she is “dying” of terminal cancer and is unable to “her remaining years peacefully in her home” because of the stress of the legal battle. (The company responded in a statement to Us Weekly: “We empathize with Ms. Doherty’s health issues and wish her a full recover. We strongly believe we have upheld our commitment to our customer and have paid what we owe on this claim. We are prepared to defend our position in court.”)
Brian Austin Green Says Shannen Doherty Is 'Strong' Amid Cancer Battle
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After Doherty learned that her cancer returned, her former 90210 costar Luke Perry died after suffering a stroke in March 2019. She subsequently joined the cast of the quasi-revival, BH90210, to pay tribute to her late castmate.
“It’s so weird for me to be diagnosed and then somebody who was, you know, seemingly healthy to go first,” she told Robach about Perry. “It was really, like, shocking. And the least I could do to honor him was to do that show. … One of the reasons, along with Luke, that I did 90210 and didn’t really tell anybody [was] because I thought, ‘People can look at that [and see] other people with stage IV can work too.’ Like, you know, our life doesn’t end the minute we get that diagnosis. We still have some living to do.”
Scroll through to see which stars sent support to Doherty:
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Tori Spelling
“Sending lots of love, support, and animal vibes to make you smile xoxo,” Doherty’s Beverly Hills, 90210 costar wrote.
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Rose McGowan
McGowan joined the cast of Charmed after Doherty infamously exited after season 3 in 2001. “@theshando We are with you in spirit. You are a brave warrior woman and inspire so many,” she wrote. “I send you strength and peace on your journey #shannendoherty #charmed.”
PHOTO Shannen Doherty sick, she shares an overwhelming message
At the beginning of February, Shannen Doherty told us about the relapse of her breast cancer. She shares her fight through social networks. Thanks to her entourage and her fans, the actress remains positive. © Micelotta Frank / PictureGroup / ABACA PHOTO Shannen Doherty sick, she shares an overwhelming message Last February 4 it was on the set of Good Morning America that Shannen Doherty had decided to announce the recurrence of her breast cancer .
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Sarah Michelle Gellar
“Beautifully said, my beautiful friend,” Gellar wrote in the comments section of Doherty’s post. “I get to live my life with you, that makes me the lucky one.”
The former Buffy the Vampire Slayer star also dedicated a post to her friend. “Life is tough… but you are tougher,” Gellar captioned a pic of the pair.

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Brian Austin Green
Doherty revealed on Good Morning America that Green was the only BH90210 cast member that she confided in about her health while filming the Beverly Hills, 90210 quasi-revival. “Prior to shooting he would always call me and say, ‘Listen, you know, whatever happens, I have your back,’” she recalled. “He would look at me and be like, ‘We got this, kiddo.’”
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Kate Beckinsale
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Selma Blair
“You are lighting up the path. You are loved,” Blair wrote.
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Ian Ziering
Ziering showed support by “liking” the post.
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Shannen Doherty struck again by cancer: she sues her insurance company .
© Bestimage Shannen Doherty struck again by cancer: she sues her insurance company Suffering from a recurrence of her cancer of breast, Shannen Doherty engaged in a legal battle against his insurance company State Farm, as revealed by American site E! News. Shannen Doherty leads the fight of a lifetime. This Tuesday, February 4, the 48-year-old actress announced the relapse of her breast cancer in front of the cameras of Good Morning America. " It is a hard pill to swallow.