Busy Philipps, 47, diagnosed with rare brain tumor & quietly underwent surgeries
BUSY Philipps has been diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor and revealed she underwent multiple surgeries to have it removed.
TL;DR
- Busy Philipps was diagnosed with a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare brain tumor.
- She discovered the tumor through a Prenuvo full-body preventative MRI scan in February.
- Philipps underwent two surgeries to remove the 2.6-centimeter tumor.
- After the first surgery, she developed a staphylococcus infection at the incision site, requiring debridement surgery and removal of a titanium tack.
- She emphasized the importance of listening to one's instincts regarding health concerns and seeking information.