From Baywatch to Battling Breast Cancer: Nicole Eggert's Brave Journey
BAYWATCH STAR NICOLE EGGERT SHOCKINGLY REVEALS SHE UNDERWENT MASTECTOMY AFTER BATTLE WITH RARE BREAST CANCER
Nicole Eggert, the 53-year-old actress who rose to fame alongside Pamela Anderson on the hit TV show Baywatch, has made a jaw-dropping revelation about her ongoing battle with breast cancer. In a shocking twist, Nicole revealed that she had undergone not one, but TWO mastectomies in an attempt to conquer the deadly disease.
The news comes after Nicole shared on social media that she had undergone a second mastectomy, just days after posing for a selfie showing off her post-surgery sports bra and panties. The candid shot was captioned: "Had a mastectomy with reconstruction on Thursday. How was ur weekend? #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #feelyourselfup."
Nicole's journey with breast cancer began in December 2023, when she was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer after experiencing excruciating pain in her left breast for months. The pain started in October 2023, and at first, Nicole thought it might be related to menopause. However, when she discovered a lump during a self-check, she immediately consulted her doctor.
A series of tests followed, including a mammogram and three biopsies, before the official diagnosis was confirmed. Unfortunately, Nicole's experience highlights the importance of early detection and self-exams - something she now regrets not doing sooner.
In an interview with People (via TheScholarlyNote.com), Nicole shared her frustration at having to wait months for an appointment due to a busy schedule: "The problem was I just couldn't get an appointment. Everything was booked. So I had to wait until the end of November to get it done."
Nicole's battle with breast cancer has been long and arduous, with more cancer discovered in her lymph nodes in February 2024. The actress expressed regret over not checking her breasts earlier: "The self-exams, I'm telling you, I kick myself. That's the one thing I should have been doing."
With a rare form of invasive cribriform carcinoma, Nicole's situation is particularly challenging due to tissue from implants she got at age 19, making it harder to detect anomalies in her breasts. The actress has since spoken about her decision to get breast reduction on the reality TV show Botched (via TheScholarlyNote.com).
"I didn't have natural breasts until I was 30," Nicole explained during an interview with Inside Edition. "If I didn’t have them and I had my smaller, natural breasts, I am sure I would have felt it much sooner."
Nicole's biggest fear has been not being able to be there for her two daughters - Dilyn, 27, and Keegan, 14. Her experience highlights the importance of early detection and awareness in preventing breast cancer.
When Nicole appeared on Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes' podcast last October (via TheScholarlyNote.com), she revealed more about her treatment plan: "I did eight months of treatment. I just had a mastectomy six days ago, and I will go back on treatment."
Nicole's doctor explained the reasoning behind choosing a single mastectomy over a double one: "You can do both, and then we find out later it traveled, and we didn't get to it in time and it's growing. So you don't want to be hasty. You want to be careful. You have to go with your gut."
With her second mastectomy now complete, Nicole is taking a brave step towards recovery and spreading awareness about breast cancer. As she continues her journey, we can only wish her all the strength and love in the world.
A Message of Support from TheScholarlyNote.com
Nicole Eggert's courage and resilience in the face of adversity are truly inspiring. At TheScholarlyNote.com, we want to remind our readers that breast cancer is a disease that affects many women worldwide, often with late diagnosis due to lack of awareness or access to medical care.
By sharing Nicole's story, we hope to spread awareness about the importance of self-exams and early detection. We urge all women (and men!) to take their health seriously and seek medical attention if they notice any unusual symptoms or lumps in their breasts.
As Nicole says, "Feel yourself up" - a phrase that has become her rallying cry for breast cancer awareness.