Shannen Doherty's stage 4 cancer spreads to brain; fears and turmoil expressed amid treatment

Doherty shared an emotional video on Instagram of her receiving radiation treatment to brain metastases detected on January 5.
Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, went into remission before announcing a stage 4 diagnosis and spread beyond original site in 2020.
Doherty chose to share diagnosis and treatment details to show the reality of living with metastatic cancer and encourage regular screening.
Doherty praised her medical team but acknowledged the fear, claustrophobia and turmoil of cancer as she continues to work and advocate for research.
Friends and celebrities offered support for Doherty, who previously sued State Farm and dealt with loss of health insurance, during this difficult time.