Dawson's Creek actress Busy Philipps, 47, had a unusual malignant brain tumour. She kept it quiet. For six months, she faced the difficult ordeal in total secrecy. Philipps had two surgeries to clear the mass. After the surgery, she said she is grateful to be alive after the operations.
Her Dawson's Creek co-stars helped her through the medical crisis. Philipps spent six months dealing with the illness. She underwent two surgeries to eliminate the dangerous growth. After finishing the operations, Philipps confirmed the diagnosis. She said she is thankful to have made it.