Overview

• Shannen Doherty was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, went into remission in 2017, and has been living with stage 4 breast cancer since 2020.
• The cancer has now metastasized to her brain, a development she shared via an emotional Instagram update in June.
• Despite the complexities of her condition, Doherty maintains a fighting spirit, recently stating at 90s Con, 'I have a fight for my life, that I deal with every day. I think I am really great.'
• Sarah Michelle Gellar has verbalized her support and admiration for Doherty, labeling her a 'warrior' and 'the definition of resilience', demonstrating the outpouring of support from friends and fans.
• Gellar insists that Doherty's experiences with cancer do not define her but have significantly impacted her and everyone around her.