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Busy Philipps A Lifesaver for Amabile's Tumor Fight
18 Sep
Summary
- Busy Philipps guided Joe Amabile to his neurosurgeon at NYU.
- Both stars underwent surgeries to remove brain tumors recently.
- Philipps' selfless support aided Amabile during recovery.
Joe Amabile, a reality TV personality, recently underwent surgery to remove an early-stage brain tumor in July. He has credited actress Busy Philipps for her invaluable support during this challenging time. Philipps, who had a similar procedure to remove a brain tumor in August, recommended her own care team at NYU.
Amabile, accompanied by his wife Serena Pitt, revealed on their podcast that Philipps' personal referral to neurosurgeon Dr. John G. Golfinos at NYU made them feel exceptionally comfortable. Philipps' tumor, diagnosed as a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, was on the opposite side of Amabile's. The couple emphasized Philipps' selfless nature, noting her consistent check-ins and support while she was also navigating her own health issues.
Philipps herself shared positive health updates in September, with an MRI indicating no sign of her tumor six months post-surgery. Her tumor was discovered via a full-body scan, a decision prompted in honor of her late friend James Van Der Beek. Amabile's recovery is described as an ongoing, months-long journey, with Pitt stating they are adapting to a 'new normal' as he continues to heal.
