Shannen Doherty reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Former Beverley Hills 90210 and Charmed star Shannen Doherty is battling breast cancer, according to a lawsuit she has filed against her former manager and management firm.

“Yes, I have breast cancer, and I am currently undergoing treatment,” told People.

“I am continuing to eat right, exercise and stay very positive about my life,” she continued. “I am thankful to my family, friends and doctors for their support and, of course, my fans who have stood by me.”

Doherty, 44, was forced to disclose the illness after legal documents surfaced online, revealing that the actress is suing Tanner, Mainstain, Glynn & Johnson and its former partner Steven D. Blatt for failing to pay her insurance premiums, allowing her health insurance to lapse, during which time she did not receive medical care.

“In November 2013, SAG sent the premium invoice to Tanner Mainstain for Plaintiff’s medical insurance coverage for the year 2014,” the documents said. “However, Defendants ignored it, failed to pay it (without informing Plaintiff) and then promptly terminated their relationship with [Doherty] effective February 7, 2014.”

According to the suit, Doherty has been unable to work since the diagnosis and has incurred “significant” medical expenses.

A representative for Tanner Mainstain said in a statement, “Tanner Mainstain is saddened to learn that Ms. Doherty is suffering from cancer and wishes her a full recovery. However, the claim that Tanner Mainstain caused her to be uninsured, prevented her from seeking medical care, or somehow contributed to her cancer is patently false. Tanner Mainstain will aggressively defend all of Ms. Doherty’s claims in court.”

Source: LA Times