Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore is speaking out after a recent health scare, where she says she underwent an emergency biopsy following a “bad mammogram.” She shared the story on The Drew Barrymore Show in a candid sit-down with comedian Tig Notaro. In 2012, Notaro had been diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer, and later did a double mastectomy in 2016. She sat down for a candid talk with Barrymore on cancer awareness and women’s health.
“This is something I’ve wanted to risk talking about on this show,” Barrymore said. “I recently had a scare. I’m completely fine, but I did get a bad mammogram. I was taken into that room, had an emergency biopsy, and then waited those five days.” The actress underlined the emotional toll of such waiting for the verdict and added that all this gave her a deeper appreciation for those who face such uncertainty regularly.
Barrymore was notably struck by Notaro’s new documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, which follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as they make their way through life following Gibson’s terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis. She was quoted as saying of the film, “It gives such an intimate portrait of what the journey through cancer is like-not heavy, but full of confidence, courage, and humanity.”
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The actress, who turned 50 this year, also spoke about embracing aging naturally. “I haven’t done anything and I want to try to stay that way,” she said. “But I also believe everyone should do what makes them happy. The only thing I know is not to judge others — we’re all on our own paths, and we should support each other.”
Fans have praised Barrymore’s honesty, saying the actress is using her platform to bring awareness about women’s health and self-acceptance.
