Busy Philipps Reveals She Had Brain Tumor Removed: ‘Grateful That I’m Alive’

Busy Philipps revealed she underwent two surgeries to remove a malignant, rare brain tumor. The discovery occurred during a precautionary full-body MRI scan by Prenuvo, which checks for over 500 conditions. Philipps nearly canceled the appointment following the death of her former Dawson’s Creek co-star, James Van Der Beek. The procedure took place weeks before she began filming her new CBS show, Cupertino. The actress expressed deep gratitude for being alive after the life-saving medical intervention.