‘Grateful I’m alive’: Busy Philipps reveals shock brain tumour diagnosis

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleActor Busy Philipps has revealed she underwent multiple life-saving surgeries after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in February. The Dawson's Creek star booked a full-body MRI scan despite having no symptoms, encouraged by her ex-husband following the death of her co-star James Van Der Beek. Surgeons removed a 2.6cm grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare form of tumour affecting around 1,100 to 1,300 people annually in the US. Philipps required a second operation after contracting a staphylococcus infection in her incision wound during her recovery. The actor stated she is grateful to be alive, adding that her brain no longer feels broken following her treatment. In fullBusy Philipps reveals she secretly underwent life-saving surgeries after rare brain tumor diagnosisMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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