Rick Devens had a fall for the record books. The Big Brother 28 champ took home $750,000 on October 1 and added another $50,000 as America’s Favorite Player. But just weeks into the celebration, his wife Becca shared a health update that reframes the whole month: she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer, caught early through routine mammograms.
In an Instagram video posted October 25, Becca explained that because the cancer was detected early, her treatment plan is a double mastectomy, and no further steps are expected. An MRI on Tuesday will confirm the details. She and Rick also noted that their two kids, Jack and Juju, are doing well, and they asked supporters for good vibes and prayers rather than anything else.
The couple’s message lands on something more universal than reality TV: routine screenings are the reason this diagnosis came with a hopeful outlook. So here’s your friendly nudge. Have you checked in on your own health appointments lately?
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