‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Alum Shares Importance of Early Detection After Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Actress Kate Walsh, who underwent surgery in 2015 to remove a sizable tumor on her left frontal lobe, shared the initial warning signs in a new interview.

(L–R) Michael (Jeremy Shamos), Holly (Kate Walsh), and Sharon (Maria Dizzia) are siblings who will deal with caring for their father in the 2017 film "If I Forget." Joan Marcus

Actress Kate Walsh is talking about her own health scare to raise awareness about cancer prevention, after the experience impacted her overall outlook on health and the importance of early detection.

The 57-year-old was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2015 after noticing “subtle” warning signs and symptoms, despite others around her dismissing her concerns.