Busy Philipps' Latest Scan is 'Clean' Amidst Brain Tumor Diagnosis Journey

Actress Busy Philipps announced that her most recent medical scan has come back "clean," nearly eight months after her diagnosis with a rare malignant brain tumor.

Philipps shared the news with People magazine on Wednesday at the New York City premiere of her new CBS legal drama, "Cupertino." She recounted a conversation with her oncologist earlier that day, during which the doctor expressed more interest in the show's release than her health. "She was like, ‘[I] really just wanted to talk about ‘Cupertino.’ I’m not even kidding you,'" Philipps told the outlet. "She’s like, ‘Your scan was clean, so when’s the show come out? Is it this week or next week?'"

Philipps also revealed that she learned of her tumor diagnosis on the same day she was cast in "Cupertino." "I said to my doctors, ‘I was just cast in this television show. How can I do this?'" she recalled. "My doctor was just very confident and said, ‘You’ll have the surgery in a week from today, and then you’ll be able to be on set in four weeks.' And I was."

She has been open about her health journey, a decision that has been met with gratitude from the public. "So many people have come up to me in public and just expressed that they’re grateful for me sharing what I’ve gone through," she said. Philipps also emphasized the importance of listening to one's body, advising, "If you get a no from a doctor, continue to seek care for yourself if you just feel something’s off."

Philipps first disclosed her health battle in August, detailing a brain tumor diagnosis and two surgeries earlier in the year. She described the experience as the "weirdest six months of [her] life" and expressed gratitude for being alive. Her tumor, identified as a Grade 2 oligodendroglioma, was discovered on February 12 during a full-body Prenuvo MRI, just one day after the death of her former "Dawson's Creek" co-star, James Van Der Beek, from colorectal cancer.

Following an initial MRI, a follow-up scan confirmed the presence of a tumor requiring removal. Philipps underwent a five-hour surgery on March 2 to remove the 2.6-centimeter mass. She subsequently developed a staphylococcus infection at the surgical site, necessitating a second procedure to address the complication. Philipps shared her recovery process with followers on Instagram Stories, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her journey.