Disney Star Christy Carlson Romano Breaks Down Over Cancer Screening Result

The actress revealed she is facing further testing after a concerning medical checkup.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Christy Carlson Romano, best known for her roles on Disney's Even Stevens and as the voice of Kim Possible, became emotional as she shared with fans that her recent medical tests did not come back negative. The 41-year-old actress is now facing additional screening, including a PET scan, as she grapples with a family history of cancer. Romano opened up about the difficult news, noting the timing comes just over a year after she was shot in the face in a freak accident.

Why it matters

Romano's openness about her health struggles sheds light on the challenges many celebrities face in balancing public lives with private medical concerns. Her story also highlights the ongoing battle many patients have in getting insurance coverage for necessary testing and treatment.

The details

In an Instagram video, Romano choked up as she revealed her husband's medical tests came back clear, but hers did not. The actress said she is now fighting with insurance companies to get coverage for a PET scan to determine the next steps. Romano spoke of her family's history with cancer, including her mother beating the disease and her father ultimately succumbing to it. The news also comes just over a year after Romano was shot in the face during a clay shooting accident, leaving her nearly blind and with lead lodged in her skull.

  • In February 2026, Romano shared the cancer screening results with fans.
  • Romano was shot in the face in a clay shooting accident a little over a year ago.

The players

Christy Carlson Romano

A former Disney star known for her roles on Even Stevens and as the voice of Kim Possible.

Brendan Rooney

Romano's husband.

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What they’re saying

“My husband's [results] came back completely negative. Mine did not come back negative.”

— Christy Carlson Romano, Actress (Instagram)

“The next steps are to get a PET scan [but] I'm fighting with companies to get that covered.”

— Christy Carlson Romano, Actress (Instagram)

“It's time to have a strong sense of faith and know that it's in God's hands, most of it. I'm sure people think I'm overreacting, but I'm not, because cancer is pretty serious, and I have two little girls.”

— Christy Carlson Romano, Actress (Instagram)

What’s next

Romano is scheduled to undergo a PET scan later this week to determine the next steps in her medical care.

The takeaway

Romano's openness about her health struggles serves as a reminder of the challenges many celebrities and public figures face in balancing their careers and personal lives, especially when it comes to sensitive medical issues. Her story also highlights the ongoing battles patients often face in securing insurance coverage for necessary testing and treatment.