D’Andra Simmons, best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Dallas, has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer, and has already undergone multiple medical procedures as part of her treatment journey.
In an emotional Instagram post shared on July 29, the 56-year-old reality star opened up about the unexpected turn in her health:
“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.”
While D’Andra didn’t disclose the stage of her cancer, she did share insight into her treatment experience via Instagram Stories, candidly walking followers through her “very busy, packed morning” of medical procedures.
She detailed the first step, known as seed localization, saying:
“That way when the surgeon goes in, they’ll know exactly where to take the tumor out.”
The next phase, she explained, involved identifying the lymph nodes for removal during surgery.
“The next phase is the surgery,” she said. “I told you it’s going to be kind of a long day.”
Throughout it all, Simmons was surrounded by loved ones — including her mother, Dee Simmons, who waited with her in the hospital, and her husband, Jeremy Lock, who drove her to the medical center. Lock brought a touch of levity to the morning, joking they were ready to “get that s—t out of there.” Simmons, laughing, replied,
“What did you say? You said a bad word.”
The Real Housewives alum also reflected on her family history with breast cancer:
“I’m the 3rd woman on my mother’s side of the family to be diagnosed with breast cancer… that we know about.”
Despite the diagnosis, Simmons is keeping a strong and optimistic outlook.
“After today, I will add breast cancer survivor to a long list of life experiences,” she wrote.
She closed her post with gratitude for the outpouring of love she’s received:
“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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