Shannen Doherty Shares Raw Look At Cancer And Hope

Hollywood TV star Shannen Doherty has always been known as a straight-shooter. And her raw, moving photos of her battle with cancer are no exception.

Shannen’s poignant photos show hope in the midst of pain. . .even on dreaded chemo day.

#fbf to a very short bit ago. Day after #chemoday isn’t always so great. Sometimes one isn’t able to dance, or eat or even to think about the next day. Sometimes it just feels like you aren’t going to make it. That passes. Sometimes the next day or 2 days later or 6 but it passes and movement is possible. Hope is possible. Possibility is possible. To my cancer family and everyone suffering…. stay courageous. Stay strong. Stay positive. #wegotthis. #fightlikeagirl

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Oct 21, 2016 at 3:10pm PDT

Shannen credits her strong support system including her much beloved husband, seen here on ‘chemo day’ and on their wedding day.

There are many faces to cancer. This is one of them. Chemo Day With @kurtiswarienko by my side. August 10, 2016

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Aug 30, 2016 at 8:33am PDT

My friend @sarahmgellar softly suggested a challenge to @kurtiswarienko and myself to do the 7 day #loveyourspousechallenge and we accepted! She was telling me about going thru old photos and the memories and emotions they evoke. This morning, I felt that and I’m thankful Sarah challenged us. Our wedding was exceptional and not for the big event it was. It was exceptional because we committed for better or worse, in sickness or in health to love and cherish one another. Those vows have never meant more than they do now. Kurt has stood by my side thru sickness and makes me feel more loved now than ever. I would walk any path with this man. Take any bullet for him and slay every dragon to protect him. He is my soul mate. My other half. I am blessed.

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Sep 26, 2016 at 10:10am PDT

And by sharing with the world those moments that have the power to bring you down. . .

Step 6

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:05pm PDT

she essentially takes away their power.

Step 1

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:07pm PDT

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And reminds us all that a positive outlook can give us energy and restore our hope even when things seem darkest.

Let me tell ya…. shaking your booty is hard work with my Neda who’s been helping me move and get toxins out. Yes I was tired, yes I wanted to be in bed but I went and moved and felt way better. Any exercise during illness is good. We can do it!!! #beastmode with @jammalibu #fightlikeagirl #warrior

A video posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Oct 6, 2016 at 7:30pm PDT

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