I’m Going to Be Okay

Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, specifying that the diagnosis is “technically stage 0.”

Fishel shared this personal news at the beginning of the latest podcast episode of Pod Meets World. She indicated that she has DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) and emphasized the importance of its early discovery.

“To be specific, just because I like too much information all the time, I was diagnosed with high-grade DCIS with micro-invasion. And I’m going to be fine,” she explained. “I’m having surgery to remove it. I’m going to be on some follow-up treatment. I’ve had to make a lot of decisions over the last couple of days.”

Fishel elaborated on her decision to speak out about her condition, noting that she previously thought she would keep such a diagnosis private. “The only reason I’m sharing it is because, if you’ve ever had those thoughts in your life where someone close to you is diagnosed with cancer, somewhere in your mind you think, ‘What would I do if this were me? What would I do in this situation?’ And for some reason, I had always thought I would suffer in silence. I would not tell anyone. I would tell only my small, small group. And then I would just suck it up. And then when I’m on the other side of it, then I would tell people, ‘Here, I’ve gone through this journey and here’s what I did.’”

In sharing her story earlier than planned, Fishel hopes others will learn from her experience during what she describes as “the very messy middle of the story.”

Initially, her instinct was to “clam up,” but she quickly realized that opening up to more people granted her access to valuable resources and experiences. This sharing has influenced her approach to managing her treatment and care.

The actress is currently consulting with multiple oncologists, radiation specialists, and hormone therapists to determine her next steps. She highlighted the crucial role of annual mammograms in early detection.

“If it’s time for your appointment, if you’ve never had an appointment before, get in there,” she advised. “If you have to find out that you have cancer, find out when it’s at stage zero, if possible.”

Fishel’s proactive stance underscores the importance of regular medical check-ups and early intervention, potentially prompting others to prioritize their health appointments.

Source: People, Yahoo! Entertainment