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Busy Philipps Discloses Removal of Brain Tumor After Preventive Full‑Body MRI, Prepares for CBS Series
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Actress Busy Philipps revealed that a preventive full‑body MRI uncovered a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare brain tumor, weeks before she was slated to begin filming the CBS series “Cupertino.” She underwent a five‑hour surgery on March 2 to excise a 2.6‑centimeter mass and later required a second operation to treat a post‑surgical staph infection. Philipps said she is grateful to be alive and urges others to trust their instincts and pursue thorough health checks even without symptoms.
Key points
A precautionary Prenuvo full‑body MRI, which screens for over 500 conditions, identified a brain lesion in February.
Doctors diagnosed the lesion as a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a slow‑growing tumor, and performed a five‑hour surgery to remove a 2.6 cm mass.
A subsequent staph infection at the incision site necessitated a second surgery to clear infected tissue.
Philipps expressed gratitude for her recovery and is set to start work on the upcoming CBS show “Cupertino.”
She highlighted the importance of proactive health screening despite lacking typical tumor symptoms.
What sources agree on
A full‑body MRI scan led to the discovery of a brain tumor in February.
The tumor was identified as a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare, slow‑growing type.
Philipps underwent a five‑hour surgery on March 2 to remove a 2.6 cm brain mass.
A post‑operative staph infection required a second surgical procedure.
She expressed gratitude for surviving the surgeries and is preparing to film the CBS series “Cupertino.”
Philipps encourages others to pursue comprehensive health checks even without symptoms.
Still unclear
Variety describes the tumor as malignant, while The Hollywood Reporter emphasizes its rarity and relatively favorable prognosis, creating a slight discrepancy in classification.
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Original headline
Busy Philipps Reveals She Had a Rare Brain Tumor Removed, Underwent Two Surgeries: “I’m Grateful That I’m Alive”
