Christy Carlson Romano has opened up about her well being in a brand new video submit.
The 41-year-old actress took to her Instagram on Tuesday (February 17), revealing she and her husband Brendan Rooney each had most cancers screenings, as there’s household historical past, and whereas his got here again destructive, her outcome was constructive.
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“Proper now the information is that one thing is happening. I’m nervous and a bit scared (heck who wouldn’t be!). I’m getting in for a PET scan later this week and hopefully it’s one thing straightforward to deal with🤞,” Christy wrote within the caption. “I debated whether or not or not I used to be going to submit this as a result of I used to be afraid I’d come off “cringe.” However I made a decision it was my obligation to share, so that individuals get on the market and get screenings. Let’s hold the nice vibes going and I’ll hold you all posted as I get extra info 💪”
Within the video, Christy revealed that each of her mother and father had most cancers, in addition to her maternal grandmother.
She additionally revealed that she bought the outcomes whereas in Florida filming her upcoming new Hallmark film at Walt Disney World.
Christy shared that she must get a PET scan subsequent, and she or he’s preventing with corporations to get that coated.
The actress then bought emotional and teared up whereas recalling the late James Van Der Beek‘s presence in Austin, Texas, the place she lives and he lived earlier than he handed final week.
“I dwell in Austin, and I used to be capable of meet James Van Der Beek a bunch. His household’s wonderful. He’s a pillar of our group in Texas,” she mentioned. “They at all times have been elevating cash for probably the most wonderful charities, and he’s not with us anymore. Most cancers is in all places. Which is why I bought this take a look at.”
Whereas she has a destructive screening outcome, she’s staying optimistic and powerful for her household.
“It’s time to have a powerful sense of religion and know that it’s in God’s palms, most of it. I’m certain folks suppose I’m overreacting, however I’m not, as a result of most cancers is fairly critical, and I’ve two little ladies,” Christy mentioned.
“This can be a very emotional submit,” she went on by tears. “While you’re any person like me, you kinda need to take life a day at a time, actually be thankful for all of the wonderful stuff round you. That’s why I at all times attempt to make jokes, and I attempt to be humorous. Not simply because I’m attempting to be favored, or keep related. I don’t share that so much. So when my e book comes out you’re gonna discover out lots of stuff about me that you just didn’t know.”