NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 27, 2026Hillsborough
Actress Busy Philipps reveals brain tumor diagnosis following elective MRI scan
Actress Busy Philipps was diagnosed with a grade 2 oligodendroglioma after an elective full-body MRI scan detected a 2.6-centimeter mass on her frontal lobe. Despite being asymptomatic, Philipps underwent successful surgery to remove the tumor on March 2.
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The case highlights the role of elective full-body MRI screenings in detecting asymptomatic conditions, as well as the associated risks of and high out-of-pocket costs.
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