Ananda Lewis chose alternative breast cancer treatments for years before her death this month. Here’s what she tried and what doctors say about the alternative cancer treatment approach.

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis says her breast cancer has progressed to stage IV. Here's what that is—and why she regrets going against her doc's recommendations.© Paul Archuleta - Getty Images ...

Ananda Lewis' breast cancer treatment Lewis first revealed her cancer was Stage 4 and opened up about her decision to refuse the double mastectomy, expressing some regret, at the CNN roundtable.

When former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis was first diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, she declined a double mastectomy from her doctor.

TV personality Ananda Lewis died at the age of 52 this week after a breast cancer diagnosis. Paul Archuleta via Getty Images “They wanted to take both [breasts]. They wanted to do all of these ...

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, pictured here, died this week at age 52 after a six-year battle with breast cancer. She reportedly shunned traditional treatments in favor of alternative medicine ...

Lewis said her decision at that time came from not feeling like she had good options when it came to breast cancer treatment. “They wanted to take both (breasts),” she told CNN.

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis passed away on Wednesday, June 11th. Her sister, Lakshmi, posted on Facebook, stating she had died from metastatic breast cancer.

Ananda Lewis is opening up about her cancer battle. The former MTV VJ and "Teen Summit" host, 51, revealed in an interview with CNN that she has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.

After Ananda Lewis’ Death: What Black Women Need To Know About Alternative Breast Cancer Treatments - Page 3 Posted on June 18, 2025 - By Shannon Dawson ...

Lewis said her decision at that time came from not feeling like she had good options when it came to breast cancer treatment. “They wanted to take both (breasts),” she told CNN.