Wilson chose to go public with her cancer battle after her test results originally came back as negative.

“I was relieved when the pathology results showed no cancer,” she told People in a statement. “However, a friend who had had breast cancer suggested I get a second opinion on my pathology and my gut told me that was the thing to do.”

She continued: “A different pathologist found invasive lobular carcinoma. His diagnosis of cancer was confirmed by, yet, another pathologist. I share this to educate others that a second opinion is critical to your health.

“You have nothing to lose if both opinions match up for the good, and everything to gain if something that was missed is found, which does happen. Early diagnosis is key.”

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