Drew Barrymore Reveals Breast Cancer Scare After Mammogram and Biopsy
Talk-show host Drew Barrymore opened up about a recent breast cancer scare following a concerning mammogram. She shared the personal experience during her show, inspired by guest Tig Notaro's story.
The Experience Shared on The Drew Barrymore Show
On the November 3 episode, Barrymore, 50, revealed the events that unfolded after her mammogram results:
- Barrymore received a troubling mammogram result described as a “bad mammogram.”
- This led to an urgent, emergency biopsy.
- She endured a five-day wait for biopsy results.
- She confirmed she is completely fine now.
“This is the thing I've wanted to risk talking about on this show because — I recently had a scare. I'm completely fine, but I did get a bad mammogram and I got taken into that room and then I had an emergency biopsy and I waited those 5 days.”
Connection to Tig Notaro’s Story
Drew's decision to share was influenced by her guest, comedian and actress Tig Notaro, who underwent a double mastectomy after a 2016 diagnosis of bilateral breast cancer.
Earlier in the episode, Barrymore acknowledged the impact of Notaro's new documentary project Come See Me in the Good Light, co-produced by Notaro:
- The documentary features poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley dealing with Gibson’s terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis.
- It premiered on Apple TV+ in November.
“I have been wanting to discuss a certain subject on this show, and I did not know how. It is a very tough one to approach.”
Summary
Drew Barrymore candidly shared her breast cancer scare to raise awareness and connect with similar stories, inspired by her guest Tig Notaro’s courageous journey.