Former “Dance Moms” personality Kelly Hyland, known to audiences for her fiery presence and unwavering support for her daughters Brooke and Paige, has bravely announced her breast cancer diagnosis. Her daughter, Brooke Hyland, shared with ABC News the family’s optimistic outlook and the outpouring of support they have received since the news became public.
Kelly Hyland, 53, has been diagnosed with stage 1, grade 3 invasive carcinoma. According to the American Cancer Society, this diagnosis indicates a cancer that may grow and spread more rapidly than lower grades. Brooke Hyland conveyed the family’s gratitude for the overwhelming support in their statement to ABC News, emphasizing their collective strength: “Since releasing the news to the public— the love & thoughts pouring in my mom/family’s direction has been incredible. There is so much support in her corner, we couldn’t be more grateful. She’s going to get through this!”
Dance Moms Kelly Hyland's Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Dance Moms alum Kelly Hyland shares her breast cancer diagnosis publicly, receiving immense support from family and fans.
Kelly Hyland, Brooke, and Paige Hyland became household names through “Dance Moms,” captivating viewers through season four with their experiences navigating the competitive world of dance. Prior to her public announcement, E! News was the first to share Kelly Hyland’s story, detailing her initial symptoms and journey to diagnosis.
In her interview with E! News, Kelly Hyland revealed that unexplained weight loss was the first noticeable sign that something was amiss. “I lost enough that others noticed and would ask for my dieting hacks, but there was nothing I had changed in my day-to-day to cause the loss,” Kelly Hyland explained. This prompted her to seek medical advice, and when she discovered a lump, she immediately scheduled a mammogram.
Kelly Hyland at Dance Moms Reunion Event
Kelly Hyland, known from Dance Moms, attends the reunion premiere event in New York City shortly before her breast cancer diagnosis became public.
Despite having a clean mammogram eight months prior, the new mammogram and subsequent sonogram revealed a mass. This discovery led to the breast cancer diagnosis that Kelly Hyland and her family are now facing with courage and determination.
Kelly Hyland made the decision to share the news with her children, Brooke, Paige, and Josh, simultaneously, ensuring everyone received the same information and could process it together. Currently, she is undergoing chemotherapy, having started her second round of a planned six treatments, as reported by E! News and confirmed by Brooke Hyland.
Brooke Hyland has been vocal in her support for her mother, sharing a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a photo of Kelly in the hospital. The caption read, “Confident that cancer has no idea who it’s messing with. I love you, mom,” underscoring the family’s unwavering belief in Kelly’s strength and resilience. Brooke further emphasized this to E! News, stating, “She is the strongest woman I know and I am confident that she will come out on top of this and I will be there every step of the way. She has so much love and support in her corner!”
Recently, Paige and Brooke Hyland joined “Good Morning America” to reflect on their experiences during their time on “Dance Moms,” offering fans a glimpse into their lives beyond the show, and now, standing united to support their mother through her health journey.
