Busy Philipps Had a Rare Brain Tumor Removed
The Cut • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Busy Philipps revealed she underwent surgery earlier this year to remove a rare brain tumor called a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, which is a slow-growing tumor affecting support cells in the nervous system.
- She decided to get a Prenuvo full-body MRI scan despite her doctor's advice against it, leading to the tumor's early detection after the scan revealed a lesion on her brain.
- Philipps had surgery in March to remove the 2.6-centimeter tumor and later faced a staphylococcus infection requiring a second operation, which delayed her recovery.
- She does not require chemotherapy or radiation and has been told there is a good chance the tumor will not recur, expressing gratitude for early detection and encouraging others to trust their instincts and seek medical information.
