Overview
- On the Nov. 3 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Barrymore said a concerning mammogram led to an emergency biopsy and a five‑day wait for results, which she said were fine.
- Barrymore grew emotional as she described the uncertainty, telling the audience she was “completely fine” but wanted to speak openly about the experience.
- The discussion took place during an interview with Tig Notaro, who was diagnosed in 2012 and has been in remission since 2013 after chemotherapy and a double mastectomy.
- Barrymore credited Notaro’s new documentary, Come See Me in the Good Light, with giving her confidence to address the topic publicly; the film debuts Nov. 14 on Apple TV+.
- The host has previously advocated routine breast screening, including filming a mammogram on her show to help normalize the process, while Notaro urged viewers to ask for help during health crises.