Danielle Fishel, best known for her role in Boy Meets World, has bravely shared her recent breast cancer diagnosis on the podcast Pod Meets World.
She revealed that she has DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ), a form of breast cancer, which was detected at a very early stage – technically stage zero.
Fishel reassured listeners that she’s going to be okay, as she’s undergoing surgery to remove the cancer and will receive follow-up treatment.
She decided to share her diagnosis to help others who may be wondering how they would handle a similar situation, saying she previously thought she would keep it private until after she had overcome it.
Danielle Fishel credits author Glennon Doyle’s work for inspiring her to share her breast cancer diagnosis openly, rather than waiting until after treatment.
Doyle’s writing highlights the value of learning from the beginning and middle of a challenging experience, rather than just the end.
Fishel initially shared the news with her immediate family and a few close friends, including co-hosts Rider Strong and Will Friedle.
However, as she opened up to more people, she discovered that many had their own experiences with cancer, either personally or through loved ones.
Fishel emphasized the importance of prioritizing health check-ups, citing her own timely mammogram appointment that led to her early stage zero diagnosis.
She encouraged listeners to schedule their own appointments, stressing that early detection can make a significant difference.
While Fishel is still exploring treatment options and may need to adjust podcast plans accordingly, she chose to share her news to raise awareness and support.
She revealed that she has DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ), a form of breast cancer, which was detected at a very early stage – technically stage zero.
Fishel reassured listeners that she’s going to be okay, as she’s undergoing surgery to remove the cancer and will receive follow-up treatment.
She decided to share her diagnosis to help others who may be wondering how they would handle a similar situation, saying she previously thought she would keep it private until after she had overcome it.
Danielle Fishel credits author Glennon Doyle’s work for inspiring her to share her breast cancer diagnosis openly, rather than waiting until after treatment.
Doyle’s writing highlights the value of learning from the beginning and middle of a challenging experience, rather than just the end.
Fishel initially shared the news with her immediate family and a few close friends, including co-hosts Rider Strong and Will Friedle.
However, as she opened up to more people, she discovered that many had their own experiences with cancer, either personally or through loved ones.
Fishel emphasized the importance of prioritizing health check-ups, citing her own timely mammogram appointment that led to her early stage zero diagnosis.
She encouraged listeners to schedule their own appointments, stressing that early detection can make a significant difference.
While Fishel is still exploring treatment options and may need to adjust podcast plans accordingly, she chose to share her news to raise awareness and support.
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