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D’Andra Simmons Begins Breast Cancer Treatment at Uncle’s Cancer Center

Recovery at her uncle’s UTSW Simmons Cancer Center marks the launch of her effort to inspire women facing hereditary breast cancer.

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D'Andra Simmons on Feb. 11, 2020 in New York City.
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DALLAS, TX - JUNE 09: D'Andra Simmons of "Real Housewives of Dallas" attends the red carpet during the "Night of Shopping, Sex + Rock N' Roll" event at MKT Dallas on June 9, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Real Housewives of Dallas alum publicly revealed her diagnosis on Instagram on July 29 and entered immediate treatment at UTSW Simmons Cancer Center.
  • She underwent seed localization and lymph node identification procedures under the care of Dr. Deborah Farr to guide precise tumor removal.
  • Simmons is the third known woman on her mother’s side to develop breast cancer, underlining the hereditary nature of her diagnosis.
  • Her husband, Jeremy Lock, and her mother, Dee Simmons, accompanied her to the hospital to offer emotional and logistical support.
  • She plans to document her survivor journey to uplift and encourage other patients confronting similar challenges.