Busy Philipps reports clean scan after brain cancer diagnosis

Busy Philipps announced that her latest scan was 'clean,' nearly eight months after being diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumor. Speaking with People at the New York City premiere of her new CBS legal drama 'Cupertino' on Wednesday, Philipps mentioned that she had spoken with her oncologist earlier that day, who was reportedly more interested in discussing the show than her health. 'She was like, ‘[I] really just wanted to talk about ‘Cupertino.’ I’m not even kidding you,'” Philipps stated. 'Your scan was clean, so when’s the show come out? Is it this week or next week?' Philipps responded, 'The premiere is tonight.' The actress, 47, also shared that she learned of her tumor on the same day she was cast in 'Cupertino.' 'I said to my doctors, ‘I was just cast in this television show. How can I do this?'” she recalled. Her doctor assured her she would have surgery in a week and be able to return to the set in four weeks. Philipps expressed gratitude for the public's response to her health journey, stating that many have approached her to express appreciation for her openness. She emphasized the importance of listening to one's body and seeking further medical care if necessary. Philipps first disclosed her health issues in August, detailing her diagnosis and two surgeries earlier this year. She described the experience as the 'weirdest six months of [her] life' and expressed gratitude for being alive. Her Grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare, slow-growing brain tumor, was detected during a full-body Prenuvo MRI on February 12, the day after the death of her former 'Dawson’s Creek' co-star, James Van Der Beek, from colorectal cancer. The 2.6-centimeter tumor was surgically removed on March 2, following which she developed a staphylococcus infection that required a second procedure. Philipps shared updates on her recovery through photos and videos on Instagram Stories.