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Bethenny Frankel's Shock Cancer Risk: 98 Percent!
17 Oct
Summary
- Frankel was informed she had a 98 percent risk of breast cancer.
- A doctor initially suggested a double mastectomy as a preventative measure.
- Follow-up tests found the concerning 'tiny' anomaly had vanished.
Real Housewives alum Bethenny Frankel shared a "slightly nerve-wracking" experience involving a high-risk cancer diagnosis. During a medical evaluation, Frankel learned she had a 98 percent likelihood of developing breast cancer. One medical professional suggested a double mastectomy, a recommendation Frankel found startling.
Seeking further guidance, Frankel consulted another women's health specialist. This expert advised against immediate surgery, instead emphasizing the importance of rigorous and consistent testing. Frankel underwent an MRI, where doctors identified a small anomaly requiring a biopsy. Despite initial concerns, the radiologist expressed minimal worry.
Remarkably, subsequent examinations revealed the anomaly had disappeared. Frankel was instructed to return for another MRI in six months. This experience has prompted Frankel to advocate for proactive health monitoring, urging others to be thorough and "overly cautious" with their health screenings.
