Mama June Shannon’s family has certainly seen its share of ups and downs since becoming part of the reality TV landscape. After initially becoming famous alongside her daughter Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson (who’s been accepted into college!) on TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras, Shannon introduced the world to more members of her family on the spinoff Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, which premiered in 2012. The past decade-plus has seen some turbulent times for the family, and unfortunately, they’re going through it again. Last month they revealed that Shannon’s daughter Anna Cardwell was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, and the mom has opened up about their struggles surrounding the tough news.
Anna Cardwell, aka “Chickadee,” appeared on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and was even at one point hoping to star in her own spinoff. In January the 28-year-old was diagnosed with adrenal carcinoma, and Mama June Shannon has provided fans with an update on how she is handling things, including what they've told Cardwell's daughters. Shannon told ET:
