NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Actress Busy Philipps reveals brain tumor diagnosis following elective MRI scan
Actress Busy Philipps was diagnosed with a grade 2 oligodendroglioma after an elective full-body MRI scan detected a 2.6-centimeter mass on her frontal lobe. Despite experiencing no symptoms, Philipps underwent successful surgery to remove the tumor on March 2.
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The case highlights the role of elective full-body MRI screenings in detecting asymptomatic conditions, as well as the associated risks of and high out-of-pocket costs.
Key Facts
- Busy Philipps was diagnosed with a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare brain tumor, after an elective MRI scan.
- The tumor was 2.6 centimeters in size and located on the frontal lobe.
- Philipps underwent successful surgery to remove the tumor on March 2.
- A full-body Prenuvo MRI scan costs $2,499.
- Research cited by the Cleveland Clinic indicates 95% of people who undergo a full-body MRI receive at least one abnormal finding, though over 90% of those are harmless.
- Oligodendrogliomas account for 3% to 4% of all brain tumors worldwide.