Christy Carlson Romano Reveals Positive Result From Cancer Screening

Christy Carlson Romano has opened up about her health in a new video post.

The 41-year-old actress took to her Instagram on Tuesday (February 17), revealing she and her husband Brendan Rooney both had cancer screenings, as there is family history, and while his came back negative, her result was positive.

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“Right now the news is that something is going on. I’m nervous and a bit scared (heck who wouldn’t be!). I’m going in for a PET scan later this week and hopefully it’s something easy to treat????,” Christy wrote in the caption. “I debated whether or not I was going to post this because I was afraid I’d come off “cringe.” But I decided it was my duty to share, so that people get out there and get screenings. Let’s keep the good vibes going and I will keep you all posted as I get more information ????”

In the video, Christy revealed that both of her parents had cancer, as well as her maternal grandmother.

She also revealed that she got the results while in Florida filming her upcoming new Hallmark movie at Walt Disney World.

Christy shared that she needs to get a PET scan next, and she’s fighting with companies to get that covered.

The actress then got emotional and teared up while recalling the late James Van Der Beek‘s presence in Austin, Texas, where she lives and he lived before he passed last week.

“I live in Austin, and I was able to meet James Van Der Beek a bunch. His family’s amazing. He’s a pillar of our community in Texas,” she said. “They always were raising money for the most amazing charities, and he’s not with us anymore. Cancer is everywhere. Which is why I got this test.”

While she has a negative screening result, she’s staying optimistic and strong for her family.

“It’s time to have a strong sense of faith and know that it’s in God’s hands, most of it. I’m sure people think I’m overreacting, but I’m not, because cancer is pretty serious, and I have two little girls,” Christy said.

“This is a very emotional post,” she went on through tears. “When you’re somebody like me, you kinda have to take life a day at a time, really be grateful for all the amazing stuff around you. That’s why I always try to make jokes, and I try to be funny. Not just because I’m trying to be liked, or stay relevant. I don’t share that a lot. So when my book comes out you’re gonna find out a lot of stuff about me that you didn’t know.”