William Shatner says doctor dismissed lump before cancer diagnosis
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Key Points:
- William Shatner, 95, revealed he was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma after a lump was initially dismissed by a doctor, but a second opinion led to life-saving surgery and two years of immunotherapy.
- The cancer had already spread to Shatner's brain and lungs by the time of diagnosis, highlighting the severity of his condition.
- Shatner's daughter, Melanie Gretsch, was also diagnosed with aggressive HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, requiring chemotherapy, radiation, a double mastectomy, and immunotherapy.
- Both Shatner and his daughter battled their cancers simultaneously and were declared cancer-free by the end of 2024.
- The shared health struggle brought emotional moments between father and daughter, including a poignant instance where Gretsch sought comfort from Shatner during her treatment.
