Shannen Doherty Unfiltered Journey: From Hollywood Glory to Defying Cancer’s Grip! Don’t Miss the Raw Truth in Her Revealing Podcast Premiering Dec.
Shannen Doherty speaks candidly, asserting, “I don’t want to die,” bathed in Los Angeles sunshine during her PEOPLE cover shoot just days before Thanksgiving. Known for her roles in ’90s hits like Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, the 52-year-old actress, facing Stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her bones, remains characteristically candid and determined.
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In the face of ongoing treatment, Doherty, in her trademark upbeat and dry-witted style, expresses her unwavering commitment to life. “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,” she declares with a smile. “I’m just not — I’m not done.”
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Doherty, on an eight-year journey with cancer, now reflects on the broader scope of her life. This introspection forms the basis of her upcoming podcast, Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty, set to premiere on iHeartRadio on December 6. The podcast will delve into her career, relationships, and the various stages of her illness and health routines.
After her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2015, Doherty underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, achieving remission in April 2017. However, the cancer returned in 2019, escalating to Stage 4. Doherty, grappling with the why and the purpose, aims to use her experience to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. She emphasizes the absurdity of the absence of a cure, pushing for change.
In June, Doherty disclosed that the cancer had reached her brain, undergoing surgery to remove a tumor she humorously named Bob. Despite the fear, she remains resilient. Currently, she aspires to enter clinical trials for new treatments and challenges stereotypes associated with terminal illness, emphasizing that individuals like her still have much to contribute.
Expressing gratitude for each day with her loved ones and her German shepherd Bowie, Doherty acknowledges the power of faith in her journey. “My greatest memory is yet to come,” she shares. With cancer, she notes, life becomes more poignant, colors appear more vibrant, and every moment is cherished.
As she awaits clinical trials, Shannen Doherty continues to embody resilience, dispelling misconceptions about life with a terminal illness, and emphasizing the importance of gratitude and spirituality in the face of adversity.
