Actress Shannen Doherty is proving that even in the face of immense challenges, she’s not letting her stage IV breast cancer diagnosis get her down. The beloved Beverly Hills 90210 star recently opened up about how her friends are helping her stay positive and healthy in a heartfelt Instagram post shared on February 29. Anderson Cooper would say, “This is a story about resilience, friendship, and finding strength in the toughest moments.”
In a world where life can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, Shannen is showing us how to push forward with grace and determination. In her Instagram post, she candidly admitted, “After a year of dealing with cancer coming back and other stresses, I’m back at it. Taking care of myself and embracing every day. It’s not always easy, let me tell you that. There are days when I feel down, or I just want to stay in bed, but I keep moving forward with the incredible support of my friends.”
View this post on InstagramAfter a year of dealing with cancer coming back and other stresses, I’m back at it. Taking care of myself and embracing every day. It’s not always easy. I have days I’m depressed or just plain lazy. But I push thru with the help of friends. @annemkortright has been relentless in getting me to hike and learning new ways to cook that feed my soul as well as my tummy but in a very healthy way. She along with @cheforen @maliburadkitchen have made cooking healthy fun and sustainable. If that wasn’t enough…. Annemarie brought in @kirastokesfit to kick my butt yesterday! It’s been a productive great week. I feel better. My skin is alive and so am I.
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Shannen’s Support System: Friends Who Inspire Her Daily
Shannen, who turned 48 at the time, credited her close friend and model Anne Marie Kortright for motivating her to eat healthier and celebrity fitness trainer Kira Stokes for helping her get in shape. “@annemkortright has been relentless in getting me to hike and teaching me new ways to cook that not only nourish my body but also my soul,” the Charmed star wrote alongside some mouthwatering pictures of her healthy meals. “She, along with @cheforen and @maliburadkitchen, has made cooking healthy not only fun but also sustainable. It’s like they’ve turned something that could be boring into an adventure!”
In addition to sharing pics of her delicious meals, Shannen also posted a photo of herself with Anne Marie and Kira. “If that wasn’t enough … Anne Marie brought in @kirastokesfit to give me a workout that left me feeling stronger and more alive than ever!” she added with a smile. “This past week has been incredibly productive. I truly feel better. My skin glows, and most importantly, I feel alive.”
Shannen’s Honest Journey with Breast Cancer
On February 4, Shannen revealed the heartbreaking news that her breast cancer had returned. “It’s a bitter pill to swallow in so many ways,” she told Good Morning America. “There are definitely days when I ask myself, ‘Why me?’ But then I remind myself, ‘Why not me? Who else deserves this?’ The truth is, none of us do.”
View this post on InstagramFirst day of work today and could not of gone better! Had a blast on set and taking in the beauty of Vancouver once again. #bh90210
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At the time, Shannen admitted she hadn’t fully processed what was happening with her body, but she wanted to be the first to share the news. “It’s an odd time right now, and I feel like my feet aren’t completely under me. To say I have stress is an understatement. To say that I’m struggling is putting it mildly,” Shannen wrote on February 11 via Instagram. “But … I believe that I will find my footing again. Life throws curveballs, but we keep swinging.”
