Actress Busy Philipps shared that she underwent surgery to remove a malignant brain tumor discovered during a precautionary scan.
Key facts
- •Busy Philipps underwent a full-body MRI scan that checks for over 500 conditions.
- •The scan identified an oligodendroglioma, a malignant brain tumor.
- •Philipps sought treatment from the same doctor who manages her daughter's epilepsy.
- •The actress kept her diagnosis private to avoid losing her role in the CBS show "Cupertino."
- •Philipps stated that the preemptive scan saved her life.
Actress Busy Philipps recently revealed that she had a malignant brain tumor removed shortly before she was scheduled to begin filming the new CBS series "Cupertino." The tumor was discovered after Philipps opted for a full-body MRI scan despite having no symptoms and being told by her primary care physician that she was healthy. She sought treatment after the scan revealed a lesion on her brain.
Discovery and Diagnosis
Philipps decided to undergo the scan out of curiosity after seeing it on Instagram. Following the initial scan, she was advised to get an immediate follow-up MRI. She consulted a doctor who treats her daughter for epilepsy, who confirmed the presence of an oligodendroglioma, a malignant tumor characterized by two genetic alterations.
Surgery and Career Impact
The surgery to remove the tumor was successful. Philipps kept her health diagnosis private while preparing for her role as Natalia Boutella in "Cupertino," fearing that the news might jeopardize her casting in the show. Her doctor noted that had she waited until she experienced symptoms like seizures, the tumor would have been larger and more difficult to remove.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
