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Busy Philipps Shares Health Update After Brain Tumor Diagnosis: "I'm Grateful That I'm Alive"

Actress Busy Philipps reveals she underwent surgery for a malignant brain tumor discovered via MRI.

By · Published August 27, 2026 at 14:29 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 16:24 UTC

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Questions people are asking

What type of tumor did Busy Philipps have?

Philipps has a malignant brain tumor.

How was the tumor discovered?

The tumor was discovered through a Prenuvo MRI.

What prompted Philipps to get the MRI?

The MRI was prompted by the death of her friend James Van Der Beek.

What happened

A malignant brain tumor was discovered in actress Busy Philipps through a Prenuvo MRI. She underwent two surgeries. Philipps shared that she almost skipped the doctor's appointment that led to her diagnosis.

The appointment was prompted by the death of her friend James Van Der Beek. The diagnosis was revealed through a series of posts on social media. Philipps expressed gratitude for being alive.

She was accompanied by comedian Jason Selvig when she revealed her diagnosis. The type of scan that detected Philipps' tumor is not yet widely used. USA Today coverage does not yet specify whether the scan is recommended for everyone.

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