Busy Philipps diagnosed with rare brain tumor after undergoing body scan her doctor told her she didn't 'need'

Busy Philipps was diagnosed with a rare grade 2 oligodendroglioma brain tumor, which required surgery to remove a 2.6-centimeter mass. The diagnosis came after she opted for a Prenuvo scan, against her primary care doctor’s advice. While she doesn’t need further treatment, she will undergo regular scans to monitor for recurrence, having learned to trust her instincts about her health.

• Busy Philipps shared her diagnosis of a rare brain tumor, a grade 2 oligodendroglioma.
• The diagnosis occurred after she underwent a Prenuvo scan, despite her primary care doctor stating she did not need one.
• Philipps had surgery on March 2 to remove a 2.6-centimeter mass from her brain.
• Her neuro-oncologist stated that while considered malignant, this type of tumor has the best prognosis among malignant gliomas.
• She later required a second surgery to treat a staphylococcus infection at the incision site.
• Philipps will not need chemotherapy or radiation but will have regular scans.
• The experience reinforced her belief in trusting one’s instincts regarding health concerns.