Shannen Doherty is ‘thankful’ to ‘be here’ after ‘contentious’ year of cancer battle, ex’s alleged affair

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Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty” that she’s “thankful” to be with her loved ones this time of year.“This year is about just being incredibly grateful that we’re here and we get to spend time with the people that are by our sides through thick and thin, who don’t walk away, who love us unconditionally, and that have the same beliefs and morals and standards and people who have character,” the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star said.

Doherty — who was joined on the radio show by her mother, Rosa — added: “I’m just so thankful really to be here for it.”She explained that she scheduled her cancer infusion treatments so that she could be “recovered completely” for Christmas.The “Little House on the Prairie” alum added that 2023 was a “turbulent year” for her amid her health battles, “personal struggles, a lot of heartbreak and fear.”In November, she revealed that her illness has spread to her bones.She also filed for divorce from her ex-husband, Kurt Iswarienko, in April after allegations that he cheated on her.The “Charmed” star accused Iswarienko of having an affair during their 12-year marriage.

The couple tied the knot in 2011 and split this year. She claimed she found out about his infidelity in January before undergoing surgery to remove a tumor from her brain.

The Post has reached out to a rep for Iswarienko for comment. He has yet to speak out on the claims.“But with all of that, I have found… I was actually saying this to myself the other night, ‘God I think I’m actually starting to live the happiest version of myself,'” Doherty said on Monday’s episode.“Even though it’s been such a contentious year for me,” she noted.