William Shatner says doctor dismissed key warning sign before stage 4 cancer diagnosis
William Shatner is revealing the terrifying health scare that nearly went unnoticed.The 95-year-old actor said a doctor initially dismissed a lump before a second opinion led to a shocking stage 4 malignant melanoma diagnosis."So I had a lump and the doctor, friendly doctor said, 'Oh, it's a salivary gland. Just massage it there,'" Shatner recalled on "CBS Mornings" this week.WILLIAM SHATNER AND DAUGHTER MELANIE REVEAL THEY BATTLED STAGE 4 CANCER AT THE SAME TIMEA concerned Shatner turned to a doctor friend for another opinion."And he put his hands here," he said, touching his face, "and he said, 'You better get this out,’ like that."That second opinion led to a life-saving diagnosis.Shatner said an oncologist told him, "We got to take that out now."LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING?
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William Shatner said a doctor ignored a lump on his face, telling him to just massage it. A second doctor later diagnosed him with stage 4 melanoma. Shatner also said his daughter Melanie was battling stage 4 cancer at the same time.
Why it matters
His story shows how a missed warning sign can delay cancer treatment. It reminds people to seek second opinions when they are unsure about a medical issue.
- What did the first doctor say about Shatner's lump?
- The doctor said it was a salivary gland and told him to massage it.
- What diagnosis did Shatner receive after a second opinion?
- He was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma.
- Who else in his family had stage 4 cancer at the same time?
- His daughter Melanie also battled stage 4 cancer.
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