Christy Carlson Romano Reveals Positive Cancer Screening, Says PET Scan Is Next Step
Christy Carlson Romano shared a tearful health update in a social media video, saying she received a positive result from a cancer screening and that her next step is a PET scan as she fights with her insurance company to get the imaging covered.
Christy Carlson Romano: screening result, PET scan and insurance battle
In an emotional message, Christy Carlson Romano said she and her husband recently completed cancer screenings because of a family cancer history. She said, "My husband's came back completely negative. Mine did not come back negative, " and that the screening result does not equal an official diagnosis. She described planning to get a PET scan as the next diagnostic step and said she is currently pushing her insurance company to authorize and cover that procedure.
The video was emotional: she admitted to being "nervous and a bit scared" while emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the need to act quickly to obtain answers. Romano said she will take things one day at a time and that she has a strong support system at home. She also noted she is in the process of publishing a memoir.
Family history, grief and motivation to test
Romano explained that family medical history played a role in her decision to get screened. She said both of her parents had cancer and that her father died from it, and she added that a grandmother died of lung cancer. She also referenced the recent death of a friend from a yearslong cancer battle as part of what drove her to get tested: that loss underscored for her that "cancer is everywhere, which is why I got this test. "
She conveyed the personal stakes plainly, noting that she is a mother who wants to protect her children while pursuing answers. Romano said she has two young daughters and that the uncertainty has prompted a mix of faith and determination as she navigates the next medical steps.
What she said next and what to watch for
Romano framed the screening outcome as an early step in a diagnostic process rather than a finished verdict. She emphasized the need for the PET scan to evaluate potential findings and the practical challenge of securing insurance coverage for that scan. She described balancing disbelief with a resolve to pursue clarity and care, and she vowed to share updates as they become available.
The actor, who is best known for her Disney Channel roles, delivered her update directly to followers and framed it in the context of family, faith and a commitment to take each day as it comes. She asked for patience while she seeks answers and noted that her family is supporting her through the immediate steps of diagnosis and paperwork with insurers.
This account is grounded in Romano's own public statements: a positive screening result, a negative result for her husband, plans for a PET scan, a dispute with an insurance company over coverage, a family history of cancer and the grief-driven urgency that prompted testing. She has said she will continue to provide updates as she pursues diagnostic clarity and moves forward with treatment decisions if needed.
