He\u2019s cracked jokes for decades, but Pauly Shore\u2019s latest update is no laughing matter. The \u201cEncino Man\u201d actor, 57, revealed this week that he recently went under the knife to have a tumor removed from his pancreas \u2014 a shock diagnosis that came without any warning signs.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstinct played a huge role in this,\u201d Shore said of the trendy medical test he took on a whim, which detected the hidden growth. \u201cYou never know what the f\u2014k is inside your body.\u201d Pauly Shore is an American comedian and actor who rose to fame in the 1990s. WireImage<\/span><\/p>\n About three months ago, the funnyman decided to undergo a full-body scan \u2014 a high-tech, head-to-toe checkup that\u2019s gaining traction among celebrities and wellness influencers. \u201cThey check for tumors, cancer, aneurysms, Parkinson\u2019s, Alzheimer\u2019s, you name it,\u201d Shore explained in an emotional Instagram video posted from his hospital bed on Aug. 27, which has since been taken down. \u201cBeing in my 50s, I thought it was the right thing to do.\u201d<\/p>\n Roughly a week after the scan, he got the call. Doctors at SimonMed in Las Vegas had found a small, benign tumor tucked in his pancreas, which they said may have been lurking there for 15 to 20 years. Doctors recommended removing the mass, even though it wasn\u2019t cancerous and didn\u2019t pose an immediate threat. Still, the diagnosis hit Shore hard. <\/p>\n \u201cMentally, it really messed with me,\u201d the MTV alum said. \u201cCould it grow? Burst? Turn into something worse? You just don\u2019t know.\u201d The \u201cSon in Law\u201d star noted that he\u2019s always taken his health seriously \u2014 hitting the gym, doing blood work, staying on top of dental cleanings, and booking regular checkups, including cancer screenings like colonoscopies. \u201cBut I had never done a full-body scan,\u201d he said. \u201cI had no symptoms. This was just me following my instincts.\u201d Pancreatic tumors are typically found through imaging tests like a CT or MRI. Pakawadee \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/p>\n Shore underwent surgery on Aug. 21 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where doctors successfully removed the tumor and managed to preserve his entire pancreas. The Instagram video posted from his hospital bed then cuts to five days later, with Shore recovering at home. He said he spent one night in the hospital after the operation and had been managing pain with medication during his first few nights back. \u201cIt\u2019s been tough. The aftermath of an abdomen surgery is pretty f\u2014ing hard,\u201d he said, wiping away tears. \u201cIt\u2019s just wild. It\u2019s been a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n In the caption of his now-deleted video, Shore encouraged others to get checked \u2014 even if they\u2019re feeling perfectly fine. \u201cMost people only get a scan when something is already wrong,\u201d he wrote. \u201cYou want to find it before it finds you.\u201d Shore is currently recovering from surgery after doctors removed a small tumor from his pancreas. Pauly Shore \/ Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n Shore is the latest A-lister to back whole-body imaging, a buzzy health trend powered by companies marketing preventive scans directly to consumers. Stars like Dwyane Wade and Maria Menounos credit the technology for catching their cancers early, while rocker Rick Springfield has praised it for uncovering a traumatic brain injury he suffered from an on-stage fall 25 years ago. Others, including Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Cindy Crawford and Jason Bateman, have also jumped on the bandwagon, touting the scans as a proactive way to take control of your health.<\/p>\n The celebrity buzz has fueled a boom in the industry, with a growing number of Americans shelling out hundreds \u2014 even thousands \u2014 for scans typically not covered by insurance. Supporters consider them the next frontier in preventive medicine, helping catch health issues before symptoms strike and potentially improving treatment outcomes. But some medical experts aren\u2019t convinced, warning that scanning low-risk people could trigger unnecessary anxiety and lead to invasive procedures patients may not actually need. In Shore\u2019s case, he expressed gratitude for the scan, saying that without it, he \u201cmight have never found out about the tumor.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m all right, and I\u2019m healing every day,\u201d he wrote in his Instagram caption. \u201cMaybe I can help save someone\u2019s life by encouraging them to get a preventative scan, or even just go to the doctor and talk about prevention,\u201d Shore added. \u201cAnd maybe they can save someone else\u2019s life too.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: What type of scan did Pauly Shore undergo? Introduction to Pauly Shore’s Health Scare He\u2019s cracked jokes for decades, but Pauly Shore\u2019s latest update is no laughing matter. The \u201cEncino Man\u201d actor, 57, revealed this week that he recently went under the knife to have a tumor removed from his pancreas \u2014 a shock diagnosis that came without any warning signs. 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The Diagnosis<\/h3>\n
The Surgery and Recovery<\/h2>\n
The Aftermath<\/h3>\n
The Importance of Preventive Scans<\/h2>\n
The Growing Trend<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n
\nA: Pauly Shore underwent a full-body scan, a high-tech, head-to-toe checkup that\u2019s gaining traction among celebrities and wellness influencers.
\nQ: What was found during the scan?
\nA: A small, benign tumor was found tucked in his pancreas, which may have been lurking there for 15 to 20 years.
\nQ: Did Pauly Shore have any symptoms before the scan?
\nA: No, Pauly Shore had no symptoms before the scan.
\nQ: What is the purpose of whole-body imaging?
\nA: The purpose of whole-body imaging is to catch health issues before symptoms strike and potentially improve treatment outcomes.
\nQ: Is whole-body imaging covered by insurance?
\nA: Typically, whole-body imaging scans are not covered by insurance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"