The "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" star revealed her March diagnosis in court documents before confirming the news to People in a statement published Wednesday. 44 year old Doherty told the magazine in an exclusive."Yes, I have breast cancer, and I am currently undergoing treatment, "I am continuing to eat right, exercise and stay very positive about my life. I am thankful to my family, friends and doctors for their support and, of course, my fans who have stood by me." Doherty cited her condition in a lawsuit, claiming her former business partners at Tanner, Mainstain, Glynn & Johnson failed to pay insurance premiums, leading to a 2014 lapse in medical coverage that her legal team says could have prevented the spread of her cancer. Had doctors identified the cancer earlier, her legal team contends, she would have been more likely to avoid potential mastectomy and chemotherapy.
