Oteri reveals DCIS diagnosis, Biden meeting on 'Dear Chelsea' podcast
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Actress Cheri Oteri, best known for SNL, recently shared that she was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer (DCIS) and had surgery in April.
She talked about her journey on Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast, revealing how a chance meeting with Dr. Jill Biden at a Milken Institute dinner led to an unexpected friendship.
Oteri credits Biden, urges 2nd opinions
Oteri described Dr. Biden as "a woman with a huge heart," saying she offered constant support before and after surgery, even meeting up for coffee in Los Angeles.
Oteri credits Biden's encouragement for helping her stay positive through recovery, and reminds everyone how important it is to get second opinions when it comes to health decisions.