Shannen Doherty Thanks Her Mom For 'Strong' Support Through Cancer Battle

Aug. 15 2016, Published 2:44 p.m. ET
As Shannen Doherty's breast cancer battle continues, the actress took some time to thank her supportive mother on Instagram.
"Sometimes there's nothing like a mothers love to help get you thru," she wrote alongside a photo of the pair on Saturday. "Thank you mom for always being there and being so strong for me. I love you. #mamarosa #cancersucks #fightlikeagirl."
Doherty told PEOPLE magazine last August that she was "currently undergoing treatment" in her battle with the disease.
A year later, she shaved her head, sharing photos with fans.
In another post this week, Doherty was brutally honest about her treatment.
"Chemo day. A day many of us dread," she captioned a photo of herself under the covers. "Strength gets us thru but every once in awhile, you just want to hide in bed and let chemo day pass you by."
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The actress, who played Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210, has proven her resilience despite a tragic transformation.
Meanwhile, the Charmed star vowed to continue "to eat right, exercise and stay very positive about my life," and it's clear she's living up to her promises.