Heather Dubrow shares health update after ‘scary’ mammogram

If several Real Housewives of Orange County While going to the doctor for a mammogram on Season 18, Episode 14 (airing October 10), Heather Dubrow received the unfortunate news that her risk factor for developing breast cancer was “pretty high.” Now she reflects on the revelation and gives an update on her health today.

“My risk factor has skyrocketed, which is scary,” Heather explained in a recent interview at Bravo headquarters. “Literally the radiologist said to me, ‘Listen, if we find it, we’ll catch it early.’ And it’s like you don’t want to hear something like that.

Heather went on to explain that she was particularly surprised about the appointment because, “I go there every year, Terry.” [Dubrow]He’s on staff at this hospital, and that’s how it usually is [the radiologist] comes out and she says, ‘Hey, it’s great!’ See you next year.’ And that was a change and scary because it just affected two family members.”

It’s been several months since the mammogram, so Heather continued to share how she’s doing now.

“As I sit right now, I’m a healthy person,” Heather said. “But it’s concerning to figure out what kind of tests I should do to make sure I stay that way.”