Drew Barrymore Reveals Breast Cancer Scare
On the November 3 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Drew Barrymore opened up about a recent health scare involving her breast. After receiving a concerning result from her annual mammogram, she faced a series of additional tests.
Experience with Mammogram and Biopsy
Drew shared,
"This was the thing I wanted to risk talking about on this show because I recently had a scare. I'm completely fine, but I did get a bad mammogram and I got taken into that room."
She continued,
"Then I had an emergency biopsy and I waited those five days."
Tig Notaro, a guest on the show and breast cancer survivor, empathized,
"It's a long wait."
Advocacy for Cancer Screenings
Throughout the years, Drew has actively promoted cancer screenings. Last October, she documented herself undergoing a mammogram to encourage viewers to overcome their fears of getting checked.
Wearing a hospital gown, she said,
"I'm about to put my breasts in a machine known as a mammogram."A technician then explained the X-ray process step-by-step to educate the audience.
Highlighting Survivors
Drew also emphasizes the importance of survivor stories. She featured survivors like Tig Notaro and Hoda Kotb, who shared their journeys publicly.
Hoda Kotb reflected,
"I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I realized in that moment that it could all be over." She added, "I went through the surgeries and did all the things."Kotb was diagnosed in 2007 and has been a powerful voice since.
Author’s Summary
Drew Barrymore bravely shared her recent breast cancer scare to raise awareness about the importance of screenings and the emotional challenges of waiting for test results.