Shannen Doherty talks about her difficult battle with cancer: 'Today has been a hard day'

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Stricken with breast cancer, Shannen Doherty has once again spoken out on social networks about her battle with the disease.

For several years now, Shannen Doherty has been facing the fight of her life. Since 2015, the former Charmed star has been suffering from stage 4 breast cancer. After a two-year battle between chemotherapy and treatment, the former TV star was happy to announce that she was in remission. However, in 2020, her cancer returned and metastasized to her brain. Accustomed to recounting her battle without taboo, Shannen Doherty once again spoke out on the subject on social networks.

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'Every day I pick myself up'

On October 15, Shannen Doherty shared some news on her official Instagram account. The former Charmed actress shared a selfie showing her lying on a bed.

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Today has been a hard day. Obvious reasons and not so obvious reasons.

Despite her suffering, Shannen Doherty remains positive.

But every day I pick myself up and hope that I do better. That people do better. That what's obvious is not so convoluted.
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While I send myself love and peace, I also send love to every single one of you. Even those that have threatened me in the last week. May God be in your hearts.

A statement that caused quite a stir on the social network. The 52-year-old actress gave no further details about her detractors.

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'My fear is obvious'

Shannen Doherty uses her Instagram account as a diary, where she doesn't hesitate to celebrate her victories, but also share her fears. On June 7, the American star opened up about her difficult treatment.

January 12, the first round of radiaton took place. My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic and there was a lot gong on in my life. I am fortunate as I have great doctors...
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But that fear... The turmoil... the timing of it all... This is what cancer can look like.

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This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag FR.

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