Jason Priestley: 'Fighter' Shannen Doherty Will Beat Breast melanoma - Us Weekly

always there for her. Jason Priestley confirmed assist for his former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar (and onscreen twin!) Shannen Doherty, who's publicly scuffling with breast cancer. at the elevating the Bar to conclusion Parkinson's Fundraiser in Studio city, California, the actor commended Doherty for her resilience.  

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"I observe Shannen on social media. I send her lots of love on social media. I actually have every religion that Shannen will come through this and beat it," Priestley, who starred with Doherty for 4 seasons of the Fox series, informed reporters on the Wednesday, July 27, crimson carpet. "Shannen has at all times been a troublesome kid, a fighter. i know she's very powerful and she or he'll beat this. I obtained nothing but love for Shannen in my heart, and i send her nothing however love and lightweight. i know that Shannen goes to beat this."

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Doherty, forty five, revealed her analysis in August 2015 after documents from a lawsuit against her former business administration enterprise surfaced. The invasive breast melanoma allegedly spread as a result of her healthcare expenses weren't competently coated through her medical health insurance. On Monday, July 25, she shared a photo of her completely shaved head after documenting the method on Instagram 5 days prior. 

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"thanks to these three who helped me through an impossibly difficult day and continue to be there each minute assisting and loving me," she captioned on July 25, posing along with her mom, Rosa Elizabeth Doherty, and two friends. "[My husband] @kurtiswarienko became in Mexico working however knew he left me in good palms. @annemkortright @chriscortazzo #mamarosa i like you. #mycrew #thisisasquad." 

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The image speaks to features that Priestley reflected on. "I got lots of recollections of Shannen being a fighter!" he persevered, laughing. "She's mighty and she or he's a troublesome kid. i do know that she's going to beat this." 

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