'Boy Meets World' Danielle Fishel Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis: 'It’s Technically Stage Zero'

Danielle Fishel shared an exclusive update on her health on her podcast.

The "Boy Meets World" alum broke the news of her cancer diagnosis alongside her podcast co-hosts, Rider Strong and Will Friedle.

Danielle Fishel disclosed that she is in the initial stages of treatment for her diagnosis and still has some decisions to make after meeting with physicians.

"I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer," said the 43-year-old to her listeners. She added that her two co-stars, who also host her "Pod Meets World" podcast with her, were some of the first to know.

Fishel clarified that the cancer is still "very veryvery early. It's technically stage zero and added that "just because I like too much information all the time, I was diagnosed with high-grade DCIS with micro-invasion."

The star shared her plans to have surgery to remove the cancer as she assured her fans she was going to be fine. "I'm going to be on some follow-up treatment," she continued. "I've had to make a lot of decisions over the last couple of days."

Fishel also used her diagnosis to promote the early detection of cancers via regular mammograms. She explained that the reason she "caught this cancer when it is still stage zero "is because the hospital alerted her about her yearly mammogram, and she made the appointment.

"They found it so, so, so early that I'm going to be fine. I hope it will encourage anyone to get in there. If you have to find out you have cancer, find out at stage zero if possible," declared Fishel.

Her 44-year-old co-star Strong described Fishel's diagnosis as mind-boggling because he and his wife know "four people, four friends who are dealing with breast cancer," as he encouraged fans to get checked.

Friedle contributed to the podcast discussion by expressing her gratitude for Fishel's early detection, which meant she would be fine. She added, "You might have some sucky days, but we're here for you."

The 43-year-old discussed her time as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews on the ABC teen sitcom, which aired from 1993 to 2000. The show then resurfaced on the Disney Channel as "Girl Meets World" and aired from 2014 to 2017.

The Blast reported that Fishel did not enjoy her role, especially in the last few seasons of "Boy Meets World," despite it being responsible for her huge popularity.

The actress disclosed that she was schooling full-time and working full-time and started feeling like she just wanted her life back, adding, "The last several years, I feel like were tainted by my own feeling of wanting it to be over."

But everything changed as soon she left the show to seek greener pastures on other sets. The actress realized how popular the show was with the public.

Most importantly, her exit opened her eyes to how much fun she had on the set of "Boy Meets World" and how it was a highly respectful and caring place.

The actress admitted that after almost a decade of exiting the show, she appreciates her past experiences more and "would do anything to go back and have those moments back."

Fishel admitted to using the lessons learned from disliking her final days on the show to help her cherish more private times in other projects she has worked on since then. The mom-of-one explained:

"Any time in my life, both personally and professionally, where I have felt like I'm starting to take something for granted, I remind myself, 'You did this with the end of "Boy Meets World." Don't do it now, because one day you're going to look back, and you're going to wish you had those moments back."

Fishel continued that her state of mind now is a necessary lesson for everyone of all ages to learn from and be appreciative of breakthrough moments.

Before they became co-hosts on her podcast, Fishel used to have a strong crush on Strong on the set of "Boy Meets World" and she admitted it on their podcast.

The Blast shared that Strong was shocked at the disclosure and felt bad "for just finding out after such a long time" as he argued with Fishel that her statement was not true.

The 44-year-old then pressed for more details on the crush, to which Fishel explained that it began in the first season and continued through the second season of the show.

Fishel described Strong on set as the perfect boy, so smart, and he has maintained that feature to this day. She also expressed her admiration for his outspoken nature, adding:

"Rider is very effusive. He will tell you how he feels. He is very free with his compliments, but he doesn't throw them out willy-nilly."