Rita Wilson Surgery: Actress undergoes surgery for breast cancer. (PR Photo)
Rita Wilson‘s surgery went well! The actress, and wife of Oscar winner Tom Hanks, recently underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Rita Wilson Surgery: Actress Undergoes Double Mastectomy
According to People Magazine, Rita Wilson is grateful for the support of her family and friends, and has released a statement detailing her cancer diagnosis and thoughts on her surgery.
“I have taken a leave from the playFish in the Dark to deal with a personal health issue. Last week, with my husband by my side, and with the love and support of family and friends, I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction for breast cancer after a diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma. I am recovering and most importantly, expected to make a full recovery. Why? Because I caught this early, have excellent doctors and because I got a second opinion.”
“I have had an underlying condition of LCIS, (lobular carcinoma in situ) which has been vigilantly monitored through yearly mammograms and breast MRIs. Recently, after two surgical breast biopsies, PLCIS (pleomorphic carcinoma in situ) was discovered. I mention this because there is much unknown about PLCIS and it is often found alongside DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ). I was relieved when the pathology showed no cancer.”
“However, a friend who had had breast cancer suggested I get a second opinion on my pathology and my gut told me that was the thing to do. A different pathologist found invasive lobular carcinoma. His diagnosis of cancer was confirmed by, yet, another pathologist. I share this to educate others that a second opinion is critical to your health. You have nothing to lose if both opinions match up for the good, and everything to gain if something that was missed is found, which does happen. Early diagnosis is key.”
“I feel blessed to have a loving, supportive husband, family, friends and doctors and that I am the beneficiary of advances in the field of breast cancer and reconstruction. I am getting better every day and look forward to renewed health. I hope this will encourage others to get a second opinion and to trust their instincts if something doesn’t ‘feel’ right.”
Since coming forward with her cancer diagnosis, Rita Wilson has received and outpouring of love and support from fans who are wishing her nothing but the best going forward.
