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Baywatch Star Nicole Eggert Battles Cancer with Inspiring Resilience
14 Nov
Summary
- 53-year-old actress Nicole Eggert shares cancer battle updates on Instagram
- Eggert has undergone multiple surgeries, including mastectomy and reconstruction
- Eggert says cancer treatment is "all-consuming" while also dealing with menopause
Baywatch actress Nicole Eggert, 53, has been courageously sharing her ongoing cancer battle with her fans on Instagram. In a recent post, Eggert opened up about the physical and emotional toll the disease has taken, admitting that "some days I freak out on what my body has gone thru." However, the actress remains determined, putting her faith in her body's ability to "show up" for her.
Eggert, who rose to fame in the 1990s for her roles on Baywatch and Charles in Charge, revealed that she was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer in December 2023. Since then, she has undergone a single mastectomy, followed by a second mastectomy and reconstruction surgery in recent months. Eggert has also been undergoing chemotherapy, which she describes as a "beast," while simultaneously navigating the challenges of menopause.
Despite the difficulties, Eggert remains optimistic about her future, stating that she has "two good weeks out of every month" and is looking forward to additional surgeries next month. The actress has been open about her research into making her treatments as effective as possible, determined to understand the root causes of her cancer and take steps to prevent its return.
