Maria Menounos reveals mother's brain tumor battle
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Maria Menounos arrives for the "Minions" World Premiere at Leicester Square in London, Britain June 11, 2015. (Reuters)
Maria Menounos shared on Instagram that her mother is battling a brain tumor.
The E! News anchor wrote Tuesday, "And so our journey begins. Mom is battling a brain tumor."
Menounos also shared that her mother Litsa arrived in Los Angeles for treatment. She asked for fans to prayer for her.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Thank you to everyone sending love and support at this time," the 38-year-old wrote. "Please pray for her full recovery."
Menounos, who recently became engaged to her long-time boyfriend Keven Undergaro, said her mom is a "champion."