Christy Carlson Romano Shares Update After Cancer Screening Test

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Christy Carlson Romano is taking her health one step at a time. 

Following her February announcement that both she and her husband, Brendan Rooney, underwent cancer screenings – his results were negative, but hers weren’t – Christy is now sharing more details about what she’s discovered.

“I’ve got my tests back, my initial tests back, and it is definitely better than what I feared,” she said in a March 2 Instagram video. “But I do have a lot more tests to take and I’m going to be meeting with an oncologist this week. One thing is for sure—over the last year and change I had two very significant health scares. I think the universe has been showing me that I need to take my health seriously.”

Christy, age 41, has found writing to be a very helpful and healing process lately, and she’s enjoyed it so much that she’s starting a Substack newsletter. She plans to share updates on her new focus on health and well-being, along with her general thoughts and ideas.

As she put it, “It’s just going to be me.” 

In her first post on Substack, Christy shared more details about her test results and what she plans to do next.

Christy had a blood test that searches for cancer cells. The test found some unusual cells in her blood, and her doctor believes this could mean she may already have cancer that can be diagnosed and staged.

Fortunately, a follow-up PET scan showed no signs of tumors or cancer. Christy explained that she will now begin a treatment plan to remove the unusual cells.

I’ve been researching a really interesting approach to wellness lately, and it’s something I’m calling a ‘protocol.’ Basically, it’s an eight-week plan focused on boosting your immune system with supplements, and then finishing with a five-day fast. The idea is to really give your body a chance to clear out any stray cancer cells – I like to think of it like a tree and its seeds. If you have any unwanted cells, you want to filter them out at the source, and this protocol is designed to do just that.

She also mentioned needing to make significant, long-term lifestyle adjustments, like carefully tracking her diet, beverages, and skincare products.

Overall, Christy—mother to nine-year-old Isabella and seven-year-old Sofia with Brendan—feels thankful for the support she receives from her family, friends, and wider community.

She ended her video with a heartfelt thanks, saying, “I truly appreciate all your support – it really helped me through a difficult period.”

In February, Christy shared her initial screening test results, explaining they weren’t a final diagnosis, but she was scheduled for a PET scan to learn more.

Although she didn’t want to rush to judgment, the findings were still quite shocking.

Visibly upset, Christy shared a video on Instagram on February 17th, saying, “I know some people might think I’m overreacting, but cancer is a really serious disease. I just… I have two young daughters.”

Even though Christy felt anxious and a little frightened by the results, she was making an effort to stay optimistic.

Christy explained that she’s focusing on getting through each day and appreciating the good things in her life. She’s thankful for her supportive family and is determined to find answers and share updates when she can.

For more celebrities who have publicly shared their experiences with their health, read on. 

Former Total Bellas star revealed that one of her breast implants moved after being hit in the chest during a wrestling match with Piper Niven in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, that they would eventually get the issue resolved. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finalized her divorce and retired from her current job, she would return to address the problem and make sure everything looked its best, anticipating future use. She emphasized that the current state wasn’t acceptable.

Lupita Nyong’o received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus—in 2014, the year she won an Academy Award for her role in 12 Years a Slave.

She didn’t reveal her diagnosis until 2025, sharing on Instagram that she had privately struggled with it for over ten years.

She explained that many girls are taught to accept period pain as a normal part of being a woman. This often leaves them dealing with a common issue in silence and feeling isolated.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she was hospitalized for a hernia. This happens when there’s a gap in the abdominal or groin muscles, and in her case, it was caused by wearing very tight pants.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter) asking why she hadn’t been tweeting lately. Suki jokingly replied, explaining she’d been hiding a serious injury – a hernia caused by wearing very tight pants six months ago – and was afraid to mention it.

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery for a nearly ruptured appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He discovered he had a perforated appendix – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

During a soccer game against Seattle Reign on September 14th, a Racing Louisville midfielder collapsed shortly after the game began at Lumen Field in Seattle.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player sat down on the field with a teammate supporting her, and then quickly collapsed. Trainers were called to assess her condition.

Savannah was given immediate medical attention on the field and taken to a nearby hospital for more tests, according to a statement from the National Women’s Soccer League. They reported that she is currently in stable condition and is alert.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from a childhood accident – he was hit by a cement truck at age 11 – continue to cause him problems now.

“It’s been a really difficult time,” Devine shared on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast in 2025. “I’ve been experiencing spasms all over my body, and doctors recently told me I was facing a life-threatening situation—within the last year, actually.”

He explained that his pain is intermittent, and described having some physical imperfections, saying, “My body isn’t quite right in a few places.”

A former contestant on The Bachelor had to be hospitalized after experiencing severe back pain. He said he was in so much pain during an RV trip with a friend that he could only get to the hospital by crawling.

He described a strange tingling sensation that still lingered in his knees and toes as of a March 2025 podcast episode of Trading Secrets. He explained that just a few weeks or a month prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds, but now he couldn’t even do a squat, or even stand on one leg without falling. He said it felt like he’d had a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

As many of you know, I share a lot of my life, and I wanted to let you know that my ex-husband, Matt, recently had a heart attack back in March. Thankfully, he’s doing much better now and pulled through. It was a scary time, but we’re all so relieved he’s on the mend.

In March 2025, the actor known for 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted an update on social media explaining he had food poisoning and was recovering well.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was accidentally shot in the face during a birthday celebration for her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a trip to go clay pigeon shooting when the incident occurred.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party who fired a weapon unsafely. Thankfully, @thebrendanrooney quickly helped, checked her over, and took her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one of the shots narrowly missed her right eye, coming within an inch.

The former Kim Possible star shared that a small piece of something is stuck behind their eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, and they’ll be keeping a close watch on the situation, as their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving a frightening experience. She shared how much she cherishes her daughters, husband, family, and friends, explaining that she realized how precious life is. She urged everyone to hug their loved ones often, because things can change so quickly.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its downsides, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing comments about her “puffy” face during interviews, she was surprised to see doctors commenting online, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome – a condition often linked to high cortisol levels or steroid use. This prompted her to realize she’d been receiving steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. Schumer explained that she wouldn’t have known about the condition without the online feedback. She recently shared that she’s relieved to learn her case of Cushing syndrome is temporary and she is healthy, calling it “the greatest news imaginable.”

During a game in December 2024, an AHL player was accidentally cut by another player’s skate and needed 25 stitches. After his son fully recovered, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald told ESPN, “We feel very fortunate. No parent should have to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly developed stroke-like symptoms, initially struggling to respond when Justin asked if she was okay. She quickly lost the ability to speak and noticed the right side of her face drooping.

Although her speech and facial movement eventually returned, Hailey went to the hospital for evaluation. Tests revealed she had experienced a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) caused by a small blood clot in her brain.

Further investigation at UCLA discovered Hailey had a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a hole in her heart. Doctors determined the blood clot had traveled through this hole and reached her brain, causing the TIA.

Hailey underwent a successful procedure to close the PFO and is now recovering well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the rest of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained that the virus affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared that it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well, calling the situation scary and unexpected, but assuring everyone he would be okay and was grateful he was improving.

Oh my gosh, you guys, I was SO worried about Jamie Foxx! He was hospitalized in April 2023, and for a while, everything was super private, which just made me even more anxious. Then, finally, he talked about it in his Netflix special, What Had Happened Was…, and it was terrifying! He said he was in Atlanta and got this awful headache, asked for an aspirin, and then… he just blacked out. He literally doesn’t remember twenty days! Can you imagine?! At first, a doctor just gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but thankfully his sister, Deidra, knew something was seriously wrong and took him to the hospital. They discovered he’d had a brain bleed that caused a stroke. It was so scary! He said twenty days after surgery, he woke up on May 4th… in a wheelchair! He couldn’t even walk! He had to go to Chicago for rehab and therapy, but he’s a fighter. He said he’s so grateful for all the prayers, and honestly, so am I. He really needed every single one, and it’s amazing to see him on the road to recovery. I’m just so relieved he’s okay!

The reality TV star said she temporarily stopped breathing while running a mile during the first challenge on the NBC competition show.

It’s just… hearing her talk about it still gives me chills. She was on this show, Fit for TV, and she said she doesn’t really remember much, just this feeling of floating. Then, she said her grandpa appeared, and after that, everything went black. But then… light. She was so sure, she knew she had died right then and there. It’s just… so powerful. I’ve watched that clip a million times and it still gets me every time.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where the body essentially starts to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the series, she experienced a sudden, severe headache at the gym, followed by intense pain and vomiting. She quickly realized something was seriously wrong with her brain.

A hospital scan revealed she had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a life-threatening stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She immediately underwent surgery to repair it, but the pain was excruciating. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, leaving her unable to speak clearly.

After a week, her speech returned, and she was discharged from the hospital a month later. However, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had grown, requiring a second surgery. This surgery was unsuccessful, leading to a major bleed and putting her life at risk. Doctors had to perform a more invasive procedure, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia is now fully recovered and says she’s “at a hundred per cent.”

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared how thankful she is for her family’s support after experiencing a stroke in January 2024. She immediately contacted them, sending a text and photo, and they quickly came to her aid, as she told TopMob News’ Will Marfuggi in December 2024. While she could have been discharged after the stroke, existing health issues, including lupus and kidney problems, required a longer hospital stay. Cori is now recovering well, focusing on regaining some motor skills. She reports that, overall, she’s doing great.

Shailene Woodley struggled with health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she explained that she experienced hearing loss, debilitating fatigue, and constant stomach pain. She faced a confusing array of diagnoses and conflicting advice from doctors.

Determined to find answers, Woodley combined traditional medical care with holistic and herbal remedies, seeking comfort and understanding. This journey lasted for ten years and led to deeper issues, including fear of food, body dysmorphia, and a struggle with her identity and sense of self.

Ultimately, Woodley was able to resolve her physical and mental health challenges. She is now healthy and happy, and grateful to be feeling well again.

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