Shannen Doherty Shaves Her Head During Ongoing Battle with Breast Cancer

Shannen Doherty has been public about her battle with breast cancer since revealing she was diagnosed in August 2015. In her latest heart-wrenching Instagram posts, the Charmed star took fans through the process of shaving off her brunette locks.

“Cupcake pan, chocolates and a razor… stay tuned,” Doherty captioned a post on Tuesday night. “@annamkortright has got this. #cancersucks #thankgodforfriends.”

Cupcake pan, chocolates and a razor.... Stay tuned. @annemkortright has got this. #cancersucks #thankgodforfriends

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 7:02pm PDT

The Beverly Hills 90210 actress then chronicled the six steps of the process, with her friend Anne Kortright-Shilstat and mom Rosa Elizabeth by her side. In the first photo, the mother-daughter duo looks forlorn as they share an embrace.

Step 1

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:07pm PDT

Doherty takes a scissor to her locks, posing for selfies with her companions and trying to make light of the sad situation.

Step 2

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:07pm PDT

Step 3

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:07pm PDT

Step 4

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:06pm PDT

Step 5

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:06pm PDT

In the final shot, the 45-year-old star looks wistfully away from the camera as she shows off her new buzzed head.

Step 6

A photo posted by ShannenDoherty (@theshando) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:05pm PDT

We’re sending our thoughts and well-wishes to Doherty and her family.