D’Andra Simmons has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis, sharing personal updates about her condition and treatment. She revealed that she was undergoing surgery at the UTSW Simmons Cancer Center. Furthermore, Simmons also detailed the procedures she would be undertaking. Accordingly, there’s growing concern about her health among fans.
D’Andra Simmons shares breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram
D’Andra Simmons, former cast member of The Real Housewives of Dallas, has publicly revealed that she is battling breast cancer. In a series of updates shared on Instagram on July 29, she confirmed that she was undergoing surgery at the UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center in Dallas.
Reflecting on her family’s medical history, Simmons revealed that she is now the third woman on her mother’s side to be diagnosed with breast cancer. In her Instagram post, she wrote, “Today is the day! I didn’t think I would be the recipient of care at the UTSW Simmons Cancer Center my uncle Harold Simmons and his Foundation established almost 30 years ago, but now I have breast cancer.”
Simmons concluded on a positive note. She wrote, “After today, I will add breast cancer survivor to a long list of life experiences. I look forward to telling my story to inspire others in the future.” However, she did not specify the stage of her diagnosis.
Moreover, through video clips and photos posted to her Instagram Stories, Simmons gave followers a behind-the-scenes look at her treatment journey. In the first clip, she is seen in a car on the way to the hospital, along with her husband, Jeremy Lock. Simmons also posted a photo from her hospital bed. She was joined by her mother, Dee Dee Simmons, her husband, and her surgeon.
The reality star then explained that her treatment plan involved three procedures. The first step was seed localization, where a tiny radioactive marker is placed on the tumor. The second procedure focused on identifying which lymph nodes needed to be taken out. Finally, she was scheduled to undergo surgery to extract the tumor itself.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
