D’Andra Simmons has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Real Housewives of Dallas alum confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media Tuesday (July 29), just hours before her surgery at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. D’Andra detailed her treatment plan in a brief Instagram video, explaining she would undergo multiple procedures that day, beginning with “seed localization.”
D’Andra Simmons undergoes surgery to remove a cancerous breast tumor
“They go in there and they put a marker in my breast where the tumor is,” she said in the Story. “That way, when the surgeon goes in, they’ll know exactly where to take the tumor out.”
The second procedure was a sentinel lymph node biopsy followed by a surgical tumor removal.
D’Andra received treatment at Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, a facility her uncle established in 1991.
“Today is the day! I didn’t think I would be the recipient of care at the UTSW Simmons Cancer Center my uncle Harold Simmons and his Foundation established almost 30 years ago, but now I have breast cancer,” she wrote in a July 29 Instagram post. “I am truly grateful to have such an excellent care team in place.”
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D’Andra Simmons says breast cancer runs in her family
D’Andra was accompanied by her husband, Jeremy Lock, and her mother, Dee Simmons.
“I’m the 3rd woman on my mother’s side of the family to be diagnosed with breast cancer…that we know about,” she continued. “After today, I will add breast cancer survivor to a long list of life experiences. I look forward to telling my story to inspire others in the future. Thank you to everyone that has sent prayers and support to my family and me. We appreciate it so very much and love having your support.”
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The post received hundreds of supportive comments from fans, friends, and D’Andra’s fellow Bravolebrities, like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Camille Grammer Meyer, The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Peggy Tanous, as well as RHOD’s alums Kameron Westcott and Stephanie Hollman.
“Love you D’andra and am here for you if you need anything at all,” Stephanie commented. “You are in my prayers.”
Jeremy Lock shares an update on D’Andra Simmons’ surgery recovery
Jeremy took to Instagram later that day to share a quick update on D’Andra’s recovery. He told fans that the beauty and wellness mogul was “doing good” but needed “lots of rest” following her surgery.
“It’s been a long day,” he said in a video. “Thank you so much for all the prayers and thoughts and get-well wishes.”
Jeremy, who married D’Andra in 2014, confirmed his wife was diagnosed with cancer “a couple of months ago,” but did not provide details on the stage or prognosis.
“[We] just kind of kept this private [within] our family as we were going through this,” he explained. “I can honestly say, now, this is the first time I’ve had a close loved one, a family member who’s been diagnosed with cancer… It takes a lot to watch someone you love go through the thought process and go through it all… God bless, and cancer sucks.”
Get more details on D’Andra’s family life, including Jeremy’s dynamic with Momma Dee.
