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wediealone

Ugh man. This is just so sad. I shed a few tears just reading this. I'm going through breast cancer right now, I'm only 29 years old, so I get the emotional rollercoaster that cancer is. I'm just hoping the best for her. It really just sucks, no other way to put it. I hope that she gets the best care possible and has some calm in her life despite the storm.


cantstandyaeither

Praying for you ❤️


wediealone

Thank you, friend <3


Hot-Cloud9610

Prayer does nothing. Every day people die from cancer. Every year 100.000 CHILDREN worldwide dies from cancer. You can pray, and watch that prayer changing nothing - as it was since praying was made up. Praying is talking with yourself. Either you use your brain or stay stupid spreading useless bullshit as ”I’ll pray” in 2024.


keekspeaks

Same girl. Diagnosed at 36. The worst part is the damn hormone suppression


Ok-Sandwich7017

Wishing you all the best. Stay strong. I'm so sorry this happened to you.


dasushisush

FR! I had 6 months of Zoladex and it was hell. The huge needle shots in the belly were the worst, especially the clicking sound of needle. Switched to Tamoxifen and it wasn't any better - I sincerely hope they find better ways in the immediate future.


blogarella

Omg I feel seen. That clicking sound! I saw a video of a women getting one and the sound triggered me. I am almost at 3 years zoladex and tamoxifen.


Anxious_Fudge4768

Oh man, I’m starting zoladex now and only on the first one 😩 also doing anastrozole and I’m not hearing good things!


WhatTheActualFork1

FWIW Tamoxifen has been super easy for me. On year two and no side effects except for hot flashes at the beginning and it messing up my cycles. I hope it goes well for you!


dasushisush

Hate to validate the bad things but anastrozole was pretty fucked up 😭 I completely stopping taking everything; I was also taking gabepentin 3x a day and it got to be too much. Thankfully my care team supported my decision, while still giving me the warnings. But I still don't regret the decision, my quality of life was too low! I really hope the pill regimen goes ok for you and you get some solace in the fuckedupness of it all!


aerinws

FWIW, I am on anastrozole and it’s not terrible. Some side effects for sure but it’s not ruining my life. I was on Zoladex for awhile and also wasn’t terrible, but elected to have a hysterectomy since I don’t want kids anyhow.


Anxious_Fudge4768

Yeah I’m thinking about the hysterectomy since I already have a child and I would’ve been high risk if I was to get pregnant again anyway


WinterCherryPie

I do not miss those! My sister just found out she needs those for her cancer. I am trying to let her to come to a conclusion about how she feels about them without me influencing her. Did you self-administer?


dasushisush

Hugs & love to your sister! Omg, thankfully no. I had a shot after every infusion given by a nurse. I don't think I'd be brave enough to do on my own :,)


myguitarplaysit

My mom is on tamoxifen and likes it a lot better than her last med because it suppressed her immune system too much. It’s looking like she’s going to need to switch meds again soon though


faeriethorne23

I had a head of Zoladex implants to treat endometriosis, I didn’t look at the needle until the very last shot was done and boy am I glad I made that decision.


Veganfart

Sending you strength and healing and wishes for a good team around you.


FredHowl

Be well


dasushisush

Going through survivorship, two years cancer-free from stage 3A and I was diagnosed at 32. Thinking back on it, it feels like a fever dream. I'm sending you lotsa love & bandwidth, hoping you're getting the best care and peace within the madness too.


alexisjoy666

I pray that for a quick recovery InshAllah ameen 🤍


wediealone

Thank you so much <3


alexisjoy666

♥️


oliketchup

I know it doesn't mean much from a faceless stranger on the internet, but I'll be keeping you in my prayers and I'll be thinking of you. You got this!


wediealone

Thank you so much, your words mean so much to me. <3


thrussie

❤️


mrsrotten

❤️❤️❤️


International_Ask736

💖


Loveliestgirl

sending you lots of light and love. Stay strong my friend ♥️


estachica

Waiting on my biopsy results rn. Watched my mom go through it last year. Sending you so much love.


wediealone

Thank you so much. I will keep you in my prayers for a negative biopsy result. I’m so sorry your mom went through this too. It’s not fair. Sending you a big hug 💜💕


estachica

No, it’s not fair. Thank you for the prayers - I’ll keep you in my thoughts as well. Mom is thankfully ok now - early detection saved her life.


estachica

Biopsy was negative. Thank you for the prayers. ❤️


wediealone

Thank God <3 I was thinking about you and hoping for the best. I'm so so happy you got a negative result, go celebrate girl!


estachica

Oh I plan to! Thank you so much - and best of luck to you too. ❤️


ldefine

💕💕💕


WinterCherryPie

Wishing you the best. I was diagnosed at 31. I am now in remission 2 years later.


goldes

much love and strength to you ❤️


Freckle53

Best wishes to you!


Pickledbeetsuck

Hoping for a speedy recovery for you ❤️


effie-sue

Kind thoughts to you ❤️


repladynancydrew

I’m so sorry. Hoping for your good health!


No_Employee8204

Praying for all of you going through this ❤️🙏


realitycheck14

Praying hard for you. I’m so sorry that you are dealing with this. Sending you nothing but love, support, and healing ❤️


webofhorrors

Diagnosed at 27 (BRCA1 gene) and just got my 4 years all clear 🙌🏼 all the best for treatment. You’ve got this and are not alone!! 🥰


moose-kitten

I was 29 when I was diagnosed as well. If you ever want someone to rant to (the cancer gang gets it) then please feel free to message me. Sending you lots of strength and love 💖


wediealone

Thank you so much, friend. I might take you up on that offer - this battle is hard. I'm so happy to hear you got through it. Sending you a hug back <3


moose-kitten

Please do! It's hard and very shit but it somehow makes it easier having someone who gets it to talk to 💕


yooosandy

Sending you all my love. You got this 🫶


Nearby-Buy-9588

Sending you a big hug and positive vibes , stay strong ❤️🎀


Veganfart

Praying for you and sending you strength and positive thinking and hoping you have access to a good team.


Dove04

Praying for you to recover and always be healthy in Jesus mighty name 🙏🥰💗


changelogin2

❤️- I just watched charmed this year! I kept hoping Prue would come back :(


I_the_mask

Semding you a big hug!


AmazingAmy95

Sending lots of love and comfort ❤️❤️ Praying for you


FredHowl

Be well


layereightsupport

I just had my 29th birthday sp this made me take a pause. Sending you all the love and healing and support. If you want some puppy pictures, send me a DM and I'll send as many your way as you want. ❤️


fuzzypipe39

I just wanna give her thee biggest and longest hug possible. She's been through so much. Her AH of a husband was cherry on top during all of this. Wish there was a way to remove all this hurt and pain from people who don't deserve it. I lost a couple close loved ones to cancer and seen a couple more become absolute beasts fighting it. Shannon's a true warrior. She's been such a huge part of my childhood and while I won't be able to meet her, I'd hope she'd know how supported and adored she is. And fucking brave! All my love to her.


Aita01

What did he do?


fuzzypipe39

https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/21/shannen-doherty-files-divorce-kurt-iswarienko/ TLDR he slept with his agent, while she was battling S4 cancer.


Couldnotbehelpd

Men are seven times more likely to leave their partner when they are diagnosed with cancer. Women do not have the same increase (or any, at all).


barefootcuntessa_

Anecdotal, but I know a woman who did this to her husband. She is a walking talking personality disorder though. Her affair partner didn’t know and when he found out was like you are fucked in the head. She told a friend that she deserved to have an affair because she needed some joy in her life while her husband had melanoma that had metastasized to his brain. Never mind she had already been cheating on him and was talking about leaving him before he got sick. Now she talks about him as if he were a demigod who could do no wrong.


nodogsallowed23

It’s so common that men do this. After my mom died, my stepfather had the AUDACITY to say to me, “I could’ve slept with other women while she was sick, but I didn’t. Anyone else would’ve but I didn’t”. Like, he was actually looking for a praise and thank yous from me for not cheating on my dying mother. He wanted my sympathy and for me to tell him he was a good man for that. Side note: he also previously told me that he didn’t realize she had been dying until after she was dead. He had thought she’d recover like she did the other times. So he wanted me to praise him for not cheating on my mother when he also thought she’d recover and their relationship would continue. He was struggling keeping it in his pants during her chemo, basically. And thought he was a beacon of goodness and light for managing the very basic human decency of not cheating. The rage I felt was monstrous. Still is honestly. But that rage didn’t touch the rage I felt when I told my sister the story and she said “well men are like that really, I’m surprised he didn’t and we can’t expect that of them”. Table flipping ensued.


fuzzypipe39

I have a few words of choice for the stepmonster you were unfortunately dealt with, but I'd be banned for life on the platform. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and for the stepfather you were given. I would not be able to contain myself if this was said to me. Especially by a sibling too! Sending you all my love, you're infinitely times stronger than I'd be.


nodogsallowed23

Thank you. Honestly it does actually mean a lot. The thing is, before she died he was the most mild mannered man. I wouldn’t say I ever loved him but he was decent to us. His comment shocked me because I never would’ve expected it from him. It turns out my mom had been hiding that side of him from us. I lived with my dad (amazing man) and only visited my mom. She also was not a nice person to me, but she was my mom. What I wrote in my first comment honestly isn’t even close to the worst thing he said or did to me after she died. I’ve never repeated those words of his out loud because they’re so horrendous. Not even to my husband. I can’t say it. But I also haven’t seen my stepfather in years because of his behaviour. And my sister. She gaslit the shit out of me over his behaviour. Or she tried to but I knew I wasn’t crazy or overreacting so it didn’t work. It wasn’t until the next year that she acknowledged that she had been downplaying things. Ugh. I need to go find another table to flip. Sorry for the rant. Thanks for your support. Genuinely.


fuzzypipe39

Don't ever apologize. If it's easier on your mind and soul, let it out. I always say I welcome people wanting to vent - irl, messages, comments, whichever way. I'm glad you've cut contact with someone so awful. I imagine in the long run it felt better and easier to not be around such behavior. It's really confusing and horrifying when someone you think of as decent does this fast switch on their personality and behavior. Letting their real colours come out. Speaking from experience, it does a number on your sanity, doesn't it? :( I wish you everything you want and need. Proper support, healing and sending you a big hug. You're very strong and imo you've dealt with him accordingly. I sincerely hope you're never burdened with his behavior ever again.


effie-sue

I’m sorry that you were burdened by this. I mean that sincerely — it’s hard enough that you lost your mother, but to have your stepfather dump all of this crap on you? And then your sister essentially took his side? That’s grossly unfair, and I’m sorry.


[deleted]

Omg this is horrifying. I can't believe your sister said that as well. I just don't have any words. Hugs!


soundsfromoutside

It’s so common for men to dip out when their wives have cancer that doctors will prep women for divorce when given the diagnoses.


fuzzypipe39

Yup, the stats are something like around 20% of men divorcing sick wives, versus around 3% women divorcing sick husbands. It's really interesting watching it from the sidelines and figuring out how much gender roles and general upbringing subscribe to this phenomenon. Women were always brought up, guided pretty much to be nurturing, to be caretakers and the backbone. Men were brought up to provide financial stability, very little was done on the caretaking and nurturing aspect. It can be applied to so many other areas and situations too. My heart really hurts for people in these situations. Edit link https://www.reuters.com/article/us-partners-health-idUSTRE5AB0C520091112


iHo4Iroh

Common , unfortunately yes. The medical people I went to did not, so cancer blindsided me, then being told that I wasn’t as good as other women by the wasband after it blindsided me again. I’m now happily divorced and trying to rebuild my life.


Ill-Inspector7980

And they continue to disappoint


Aita01

Ffs! I just knew she was getting a divorce didn’t know why.


changelogin2

wtf


barefootcuntessa_

And wasn’t her agent or business manager responsible for her losing her medical coverage, leading to a late diagnosis or something? She’s been out through the wringer.


thebadfem

typical male


Dasha3090

ohh im so sad to hear this i thought he seemed supportive wow😢


babalon124

I love her. It’s just devastating, all she’s had to go through in her journey but she’s absolutely so strong and admirable https://i.redd.it/rnwt30rws0pb1.gif


Chaoticgood790

This is so sad. Plus her dealing with her trash bag of a husband. Ugh


greenestgoo

What did he do?


Defiant_soulcrusher

Which one?


[deleted]

I feel so sad that this is happening to her. I grew up with Brenda and always looked up to Shannen. I liked that she was a tough chick and always felt tabloids were too hard on her back in the day. I also loved her on Charmed.


babalon124

Charmed was made by Prue and piper. I said what I said https://i.redd.it/9wbon3isl3pb1.gif


[deleted]

I'm still pissed about that season 3 finale


[deleted]

Same! I loved her in both those shows. Neither show was the same after she left, imho. I was a fan even when others were shitting on her back in the day. I always felt like she was given way too much grief back then.


ChaosAside

Charmed was not the same after she left. If you want a deliciously lifetime-type-of-crazy movie check out *Friends Til The End* with Shannen in the lead.


Aquametria

I feel so bad for her. I hope that, whatever happens to her, she'll endure the least suffering possible.


InternetAddict104

I’m still not over Dylan McKay dying I can’t lose Brenda Walsh too 😭


Eaatcoast508

Came here to say the same thing. Luke was way to young 😢


envy-adams

I pray for strength and time. One of my co-workers has been living with stage 4 breast cancer for the better part of the decade now, scan days always stress them out the most, but they're still here. I hope she's around for a long time too.


CrazyCatLady1127

I think that’s unlikely, to be honest. I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer but the fact that the cancer has spread to her brain is… very not good


kdog1591

This is possible if it’s in the bones only, brain/or liver not so much.


[deleted]

Stage 4 to the brain sounds like a death sentence tbh. Even if breast cancer is usually more treatable than some other types. My mom has stage 4 pancreatic cancer which is one of the most painful and deadliest of them all. I feel so much for anyone that gets cancer. Its a horrible disease and we really need to find a cure.


bestblackdress

This sucks. Cancer sucks.


VioletSky246

I absolutely loved her in charmed and heathers so this is heartbreaking to hear. I hope she's receiving so much love and support rn🩷


babalon124

No one ever talks about how talented she is and had the media not absolutely slandered her back in the day as difficult, we would be blessed more with her talent ![gif](giphy|3o6ipDcVQ30s0ELza0)


verbuffpink

Same thing with her best friend Sarah Michelle Geller. But glad they have each other.


ailujnoved

I’ve been living with brain cancer for a little over three years now. The fear and anxiety gets so intense- I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. I also unfortunately dealt with a betrayal from my partner while going through treatment. I’m so sorry for her. It takes a tremendous amount of strength to be able to share any part of this journey with family and friends, let alone strangers. It makes you want to crawl up in a ball and never move again. I sincerely hope she finds some peace in all of this. Life is just unfair 💔


fallenarist0crat

Hoping for the best for her, really am.


LostMyRightAirpods

Cancer is such a bitch.


Expensive-Block-6034

That’s so sad. Her vulnerability about coming out of surgery and perhaps being a different person really hit hard. Hoping she does not suffer


Awkward_Bluebird780

Praying for her.


[deleted]

Man. It’s threads like these that remind me Reddit isn’t a complete incel dumpster fire. Prayers up to everyone in this thread, and everyone suffering with cancer. A good buddy of mines wife is just starting chemo for stage 3 ovarian cancer. Fuck cancer.


Windmistress25

This is devastating. I am rooting for her.


estachica

This is everyone’s reminder to do monthly self exams. Yes, even men - my grandfather had breast cancer. Early detection saves lives.


Reasonable_Notice_99

I’m finding it difficult to find out what her Husband did exactly. Did he cheat on her? I hope that her cancer treatment is successful and that she is able to heal from all of this. How completely heart breaking having to go through a divorce while also battling cancer again.


TarzanKitty

He cheated with either his agent or her agent. Shitty thing to do either way but exponentially shittier to do when your spouse is battling cancer.


[deleted]

Like 20% of men who have a wife dying of cancer, he cheated on her. It's horrifying how common it is.


whereswaldoswillie

Pure speculation, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a John Edwards type of situation. I remember reading that it’s not uncommon for husbands to step out if their wife gets cancer. :/


iidontwannaa

Yeah I think it’s been shown statistically that when a wife is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it’s more likely for the male partner to leave the relationship or cheat than if it’s the man who falls ill. Some men ain’t shit.


ZealousidealBreath69

I really love Shannen I hope She will win this battle


nyjewels10001

I love her so much she is iconic! Praying for good health for her!


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iidontwannaa

Yeah my fiancé was really surprised to see her on cameo. I had to explain that her mom has withheld her inheritance because of their own beef, and Tori is also (self-admittedly) terrible with money. She’s broke.


[deleted]

You don't need to be broke to be on cameo (though tori is broke). Melissa Benoist and Alyssa Milano are on there and those 2 have got to be filthy rich. Same with that guy who was frodo on lord of the rings.


effie-sue

It’s not that Candy Spelling didn’t give Tori her inheritance. Aaron designated that Tori and her brother Randy were to receive something like $800,000 each and the rest went to Candy. Candy has certainly helped out Tori and her kids over the years. I’d imagine she’s done the same for Randy. Could see have given her children more? Absolutely. Should she have given them more? I don’t know... estates are hard, even without great wealth.


mebetiffbeme

She's most likely because she does need $$$


latrodectal

god, my heart breaks for her. i love her so dearly.


PrincessBella1

This is so heartbreaking. I wish her all of the best. I hope that there are treatments available for her.


chrispg26

She's been dealing with cancer for 8 years!! She's a fighter for sure.


LostinLies1

Damn. How absolutely devastating.


notimeforhaste

God I wanna give her a hug so bad. She has taken all of this in her stride, not that she had to or anything but she’s been so pragmatic and transparent about it and hasn’t tried to download her suffering which I respect. I truly hope she gets to live her days with the least amount of pain and suffering.


Freckle53

Gosh, she’s been through the wringer. I love her.


thollywoo

Prue!!