Abby Lee Miller Receives Preliminary Cancer Diagnosis
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Abby Lee Miller Receives Preliminary Cancer Diagnosis
Two days after Abby Lee Miller was rushed into emergency surgery for what was initially considered to be a spinal infection, the "Dance Moms" star has received a new preliminary diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma.
A representative for Dr. Hooman Melamed, who performed Abby Lee's surgery, confirmed to Access that the TV personality may have the disease, which is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Her pathology results are still pending.
Dr. Melamed first shared news of Abby Lee's rapid decline in health in a press conference on Tuesday.
"She came to me complaining of excruciating neck pain a few days ago," Dr. Melamed said. "I had to send her to the emergency room."
Abby Lee was hurried to Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital on Monday night for what Dr. Melamed then perceived to be a dangerous spinal infection.
"Something bad was going to happen if something was not done. We were trying to transfer her, but I knew she may not ..