Joanna Kerns On Breast Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Had Never Heard Of Stage 0’ | Megyn Kelly TODAY

Best known for her role on “Growing Pains,” actress and director Joanna Kerns talks about her decision to get a double mastectomy. Dr. Kristi Funk, surgeon and founder of the Pink Lotus Breast Cancer Center tells Megyn Kelly what women need to know about ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and the new diagnostic tool being used.

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Joanna Kerns On Breast Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Had Never Heard Of Stage 0’ | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[umaravikrishnan]

For stage 0 mastectomy is not necessary. I had stage 0 DCIS a lumpectomy with radiation and antihormone pills are standard treatments.

[jedijones]

No time devoted to why her recovery was difficult? These super short interviews are ridiculous. The American public does not have as short an attention span as TV producers think.

[tallulah]

What a talented woman and she overcam her cancer, nice!!😁

[lisaotruba]

mastectomy on right breast forme i was diagnosed last year in December!!!! Thanks Joanna Kerns for putting light on this !

[ChristmasKathy]

I had a lumpectomy in January and radiation in March.

[杰奇]

Remember my old days watching growing pains and enjoyed the American culture that show revealed to me, when China and America had a good relationship. Chinese people were pretty much worship Americans, impressed by this open and free soecity when our gate just started to open and ordinary were able to see the rest of the world. Well, I just hope things can get better.

[epinhervin]

I came here after watching brian peck 5exual predator of child actor drake hall and he also very close with leo dicaprio childhood era😢 so disappointed i watch growing pains and i love joanna jerns but in real life she wrote letter to the court supporting brian 🤮 accept your karma

[Ace-kefq]

You've heard it, I'm privileged enough..heck with the rest of us..$ are crucial to be privileged

[mastertemple]

Funny in this day and age women are still always on the wrong end of the stick...

[angiemitchell]

I'm happy she's ok love growing pains .

[amiek]

She looks like Heather should do a mother daughter movie together....

[jinxstixx]

her dad is mexican? whaaaat? never knew that

[joeldecoster]

its not fricken glamorous, its horrible and expensive

[syersue]

I’m in UK and I’ve just had a lumpectomy I had DCIS, I’m now waiting for lab to confirm results, and if I need any other treatment, mind you not a good time to go to any hospital at the moment with this covid 19 everywhere.

[cindychristian]

I'm glad she stated "privileged" because that's the truth. I'm glad she's healthy.

[LillyAnnHouston]

I’m not quite understanding this “privilege” friend that has Medicaid is going through the same thing I’m going through. She has no copay or deductible to meet. I’m have to pay copay etc. Thank God I do have insurance. I work hard at a job to keep my insurance. Depending on treatment, no work might mean no insurance. Maybe the privilege is the type of options and care she receives. When you have money you have more conventional and unconventional options. I have to struggle to stay In Network.

[briggettecammett]

With HER+ I think she was smart getting the bilateral mastectomy.

[jackieunderwood]

Not all DCIS will invade other tissue, but it is recommended to treat it aggressively.
There’s no way to know…what will progress.

[dorothyc]

Having a double mastectomy for DCIS is ridiculous.

[sonnysnavarro]

I’m happy for her, but disappointed that not all are privileged to that health care