Shannen Doherty shares a shocking photo of her breast cancer

In 2015, Shannen Doherty announced she was suffering from breast cancer. The actress of Beverly Hills 90210 And Witches she has been fighting with all her might against this disease for many months, regularly sharing news of herself with her fans on her Instagram profile. Last April the wonderful news arrived: the tumor is in remission.

Despite being on the road to recovery, Shannen Doherty cannot forget the ordeal she had to face, which is why she has become an advocate for all women who live in the same situation as her. On the occasion of "Pink October, the month dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer," the actress has again exploited the potential of social networks to talk about this disease that afflicts many women all over the world. To show her support and remember the importance of prevention, she decided to share a distressing memory dating back to the period of chemotherapy without taboos. In the photo, the actress is portrayed in tears with locks of hair in her hands.

Breast Cancer Prevention Month. This is a very intimate image for me. I had started chemo. I was using a thermo cap in hopes of not losing my hair. Unfortunately my hair was falling out in locks. I was sick, I felt like I was losing myself. I found new friends, and I've lost others. I got weak, and I got stronger. I felt ugly, and at the same time I felt more beautiful inside than I ever felt before. I remember it like it was yesterday, like it was Just a minute ago Cancer has so many stages ... Shock, denial, acceptance, anger, resentment, rebellion, fear, gratitude, beauty Remission Even now the stages keep coming back Cancer stays with you forever. Those who have dealt with him know that - even after you kick his ass out - he still has an influence on you, for better or for worse. You keep riding on a roller coaster of emotions. You still need support and of love. ”And you can still grab are life and live, live, live.

Thanks to this moving testimony, Shannen Doherty reminds us that it is important to be checked periodically through screening and mammograms so as not to have to experience this disease. But it also shows all those facing breast cancer therapy that they are by no means alone in their fight and that they can find support even in the most unthinkable of people.

The message of the actress impressed her fans a lot.In just two days, more than 120,000 people have left a like on his photo. Supportive comments pile up: "You are so brave! You are an amazing person and you deserve all the good in the world." "Thank you for sharing such a personal moment," writes one user. We thank you too.