Busy Philipps' Shocking Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Actress Busy Philipps has shared that she was diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumor. This diagnosis led to her undergoing two significant brain surgeries over the past six months, an experience she described as the "weirdest" period of her life.

Philipps, known for her role in "Dawson's Creek," discovered the tumor, identified as a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, on February 12th. The discovery was made during a Prenuvo full-body scan, a procedure she decided to undergo despite initial hesitation from her doctor.

Following the scan, a neurologist confirmed the presence of a "real tumor" within her brain, necessitating immediate surgical intervention. The news profoundly impacted Philipps, leaving her hyperventilating and faced with the difficult task of informing her two children about her health crisis.