“Danielle Fishel’s Shocking Breast Cancer Revelation at 43: What She Wants Fans to Know”
Danielle Fishel, the beloved star of *Boy Meets World*, has recently taken a brave step into the spotlight—not for a new role or a TV reunion, but to share some personal news that’s both poignant and uplifting. At just 43, she revealed her recent diagnosis of breast cancer, specifically an early-stage form known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), during an episode of her podcast, *Pod Meets World*. Now, if you remember the days when we all tuned in to see what mischief Cory and Topanga were getting into, then you know this news feels a bit like a dagger to old-school fans’ hearts. But hold on! There’s a silver lining here—Danielle emphasized she caught it very early, at stage zero, and has plans for surgery to remove it.
Isn’t it funny how life can throw you curveballs when you least expect it? One day you’re reminiscing about the ’90s and the next, you’re being reminded of the importance of routine check-ups—like mammograms—which, Danielle pointed out, played a crucial role in her early detection. She candidly admitted she initially thought she would face such challenges alone, but her journey has led her to realize how vital it is to share her story with others. You could say she’s turning a challenging situation into a roadmap for others. Isn’t that a brave and inspiring way to tackle life’s hiccups? So, as Danielle gears up for surgery and adjusts her podcast schedule, let’s take a moment to appreciate not just her strength, but the relatable quirks of her journey that remind us all to keep an eye on our health—because you never know what’s lurking around the corner!
Danielle Fishel, 43, opened up about her recent breast cancer diagnosis in a heartfelt revelation with her fans.
Beloved for her role on Boy Meets World, the actress shared the update on the latest episode of her podcast, Pod Meets World, released on Monday, August 19.
She disclosed alongside her co-hosts Rider Strong and Will Friedle that she has been diagnosed with an early-stage breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). She also said she is receiving “some follow-up treatment.”
Danielle Fishel, 43, revealed that she was diagnosed with an early-stage breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
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Image credits: Danielle Fishel / Instagram
“So, I would like to share something with our listeners … I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which is a form of breast cancer,” said the mother-of-two.
“It is very, very, very early. It’s technically stage zero,” she added. “I was diagnosed with high-grade DCIS with micro invasion. And I’m going to be fine. I’m having surgery to remove it.”
Prior to her diagnosis, the 90s TV icon believed she would “suffer in silence” if she was ever diagnosed with cancer. But she eventually decided it felt right to tell people.
She shares a podcast with her co-stars Rider Strong and Will Friedle called Pod Meets World
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“For some reason, I had always thought [if I were diagnosed with cancer], I would suffer in silence. I would get the diagnosis. I would not tell anyone,” she said. “I would tell only my small group, and then, I would just suck it up. And then when I’m on the other side of it, then I would tell people.”
“But the place you have the most to learn from is that at the very beginning of a story or in the very messy middle of a story,” she continued. “My first instinct when I was diagnosed was to do that clam up thing … and then what I realized is the more people I talk to, the more people have their own experiences.”
The 90s TV icon said she was able to detect the cancer early because she went for her regular mammogram, urging people to go for their own screenings without fail
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The actress underscored the importance of regular mammograms and screenings, saying it was the reason why her doctors were able to catch the cancer early.
“The only reason I caught this cancer when it is still stage zero is because the day I got my text message that my yearly mammogram had come up, I made the appointment,” she said on the podcast.
Now that she is changing up her routine to focus on her health, she revealed that she might put her podcast schedule on “hold” to accommodate her treatment.
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