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Nicole Eggert Announces Mastectomy With Reconstruction on Instagram

She previously finished treatment, describing the wait for surgery as a frustrating gray area.

Overview

  • In a selfie post, Eggert said she underwent a mastectomy with reconstruction last week and used the hashtags #breastcancer, #breastcancerawarness, and #feelyourselfup.
  • She followed with a reshared video about recovery and grief, captioned with a quote attributed to Martha Washington.
  • Entertainment Weekly reported supportive comments from Baywatch alums Erika Eleniak, Gena Lee Nolin, and Brande Roderick on her announcement post.
  • Eggert had revealed in January 2024 that she was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma after finding a painful lump during a self-exam.
  • Last summer, she said she had completed treatment and was awaiting imaging and surgery, calling that period the hardest gray area.