Shannen Doherty was initially diagnosed with cancer in early 2015 and she admits her chemotherapy treatment has been quite a challenge.
The former 90210 star, who recently revealed the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, took to Instagram to express her physical and emotional struggles. She also thanked fans for their support accompanied by her dog, Bowie.
The caption read: “Each persons cancer journey is different. For me, chemo has been terrible and believe me, we have tried almost everything.
So days like this have become a bit of the norm. I’m learning that it’s ok to fall into bed and give in to the exhaustion or nausea or aches. I’ve learned a lot of that thru all the beautiful people who have shared their personal stories with me right here on Instagram.
Thank you. Btw, it doesn’t hurt to have #msbowie comfort me So back to my nap. Thank you for your prayers, well wishes and stories. They help so much. #blessed by #mamarosa. (sic)”
Doherty had also claimed that her dog successfully detected her breast cancer. Bowie reportedly kept sniffing her right breast long before her official diagnosis, raising suspicions that something may be wrong.
She explained: “She [Bowie] would obsessively sniff right here on my right side for a long time before. So, it made sense when I got diagnosed.”
Meanwhile, the actress had previously opened up about her general struggles as of late, adding: “I had breast cancer that spread to the lymph nodes, and from one of my surgeries we discovered that some of the cancer cells might have actually gone out of the lymph nodes.”