Former Dance Moms star Paige Hyland recently shared a personal health update with her followers, revealing she is undergoing medical evaluation for a breast lump. The 24-year-old took to TikTok to express her anxieties about the discovery, which comes while her mother, Kelly Hyland, bravely battles breast cancer. In a video posted on December 19th, Paige explained she was at the hospital to get a breast ultrasound after finding a painful lump. “Guys, I’m about to go and get a breast ultrasound done. I’m a little bit nervous. I’ve been having a lump on my boob that’s been hurting so I’m getting one done on both of them just to be safe with everything going on with my mom,” Paige stated, directly referencing her mother Kelly’s breast cancer diagnosis from earlier in the year.
She conveyed a hopeful yet cautious sentiment, adding, “I’m hoping it’s nothing, just fatty tissue or something. But it’s better to be safe than sorry so we’re going to be figuring it out.” Paige openly admitted to feeling “so stressed,” while expressing gratitude for the outpouring of well wishes from fans who are hoping for her good health.
This health concern for Paige arises as her mother, Kelly Hyland, also a prominent figure from Dance Moms, continues her fight against breast cancer. Kelly publicly shared her diagnosis of invasive carcinoma grade 3 in May, after discovering a lump in late March. In an interview with E! News, Kelly recounted the timeline of her diagnosis: “I booked myself a mammogram. I had just had one done eight months prior and the results came back clean. However, this new mammogram and sonogram did not, it came back showing a mass.” The rapid progression of the cancer was a shock to Kelly. “I went from clean results to a malignant mass in eight months,” she shared. “I was shocked that it had grown that quickly and scared of the battle I knew I was about to face.”
Kelly Hyland has been transparent about her cancer journey, sharing milestones and challenges with the public. In August, she celebrated a significant achievement, marking the end of her chemotherapy treatments by ringing the ceremonial bell at her hospital. Kelly posted an Instagram video of the bell-ringing, captioning it: “I got to ring the bell today. This was the end of my first treatment … next steps surgery, 20 radiation and 11 more treatments. I GOT THIS.” Her resilience has been a source of inspiration to many.
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Paige has been a vocal supporter of her mother throughout this challenging time. Upon learning of Kelly’s diagnosis, Paige described her mother as “the strongest person I know” in a TikTok video, also revealing the family’s history with cancer. She admitted to a deeply emotional initial reaction, stating, “I did nothing but cry for the next like three days, all day long.” However, Paige quickly channeled her emotions into support, accompanying her mother to chemotherapy and praising her strength and determination.
Paige Hyland’s recent health check underscores the importance of proactive health management, particularly for individuals with a family history of cancer. Her decision to promptly investigate the breast lump, especially while supporting her mother through her cancer battle, highlights a responsible and health-conscious approach. Fans and followers are sending their best wishes to Paige as she awaits her ultrasound results, hoping for positive news and continued good health for both Paige and Kelly Hyland.
