American actress Nicole Eggert (53), best known for her role in the series Coast Guard revealed that she has been fighting a serious illness for almost two years. In late 2023, she was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare form of breast cancer. Since then, he has been undergoing intensive treatment and is striving for recovery. Despite the difficulties, she remains determined and speaks openly about her condition.
- Actress Nicole Eggert is fighting an insidious cancer.
- Doctors diagnosed her with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare type of breast cancer.
- She underwent chemotherapy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
Nicole, who rose to international fame in the 1990s as Summer Quinn in the popular series Coast Guarddiscovered a lump in her breast in the winter of 2023. After a mammographic examination and a biopsy, doctors confirmed that she was suffering from adenoid cystic carcinoma in the second stage. It is a rare, slow-growing type of breast cancer. Existing case studies indicate that female patients generally have a favorable chance of overcoming the disease.
The actress underwent several months of chemotherapy, which, although successful, caused significant side effects. When Nicole started losing her hair, she decided to shave her head. She shared her new look with her fans on Instagram. The intensive treatment also left visible marks on her face in the form of swelling. Despite this, she did not hide and appeared in public on the streets of Los Angeles and at festive events.
Throughout the treatment process, she continued to work on the documentary film After Baywatch: Moment in the Sunwhich aired in August 2024. “We shot the scenes on days when I felt well enough to speak on camera,” she revealed. Shortly after the premiere, the actress said that she had finished chemotherapy and was preparing for radiation and surgery.
As part of the treatment she had to undergo a mastectomy, during which her breasts were removed. Almost a year later, in August 2025, she wrote on social networks that she underwent a second operation to reconstruct them. “My doctor was amazing, he gave me the most beautiful breasts,” she clarified, adding that after operations they found no trace of the tumor.
After the second breast surgery, the actress discussed with the doctors the possibility of a hysterectomy, i.e. removal of the uterus. For breast cancer, experts often consider this procedure to reduce the risk of recurrence. But so far there is no evidence that she underwent the operation. It is believed that her medical staff recommended hormone therapy, which involves daily medication and estrogen-blocking injections.
Although Nicole Eggert does not consider herself cured, she remains strong and full of hope. By sharing her experience publicly, she not only inspires other patients, but also raises awareness about breast cancer. She is also grateful to her body for helping her endure pain and difficult surgeries. “There are days when I am shocked at everything my body has been through. Then I remember how much it meant to me. And he still does“, the determined actress admitted.
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