Lucy Liu Had Surgery For Breast Cancer… But It Was A Misdiagnosis

What if you went through surgery, only to find out you never had the condition in the first place?

That’s what happened to Hollywood actress Lucy Liu, and her story is a stark reminder of why we should always seek a second opinion when it comes to our health.

In an interview with People magazine, the 57-year-old shared that back in the 1990s, she discovered a lump in her breast.

With limited access to information at the time (this was pre-internet), she understandably concerned and went to get it checked.

What happened next was alarming: her doctor “sort of felt the lump” and told her it was cancer, without conducting further tests or screenings like a mammogram.

Trusting the diagnosis, Lucy went ahead with surgery to remove the lump. Only later did she find out that it was benign.

Looking back, Lucy described the experience as a turning point — the moment she began to understand the importance of advocating for herself.

Despite friends urging her to get a second opinion at the time, she thought, "What's the point?", after all, the doctor “knows what they're talking about".

Now, she’s using her platform to spread awareness about early detection and self-advocacy, especially for women.

Her message is simple but powerful: don’t let fear, busyness, or blind trust stop you from asking questions or seeking further checks.

“Because, oftentimes, it's caught too late, and at that point, you're basically scrambling to figure out what your resources are,” she said.

“I want this to be part of their regular regimen. If you can get up every single day and work out, this is something you do just once or twice a year for yourself, and it is really critical.”