‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals “aggressive” breast cancer diagnosis
nme.comThe Office star Jenna Fischer has revealed that she was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of breast cancer last year, but is now cancer-free after undergoing treatment.The 50-year-old actor – who played Pam Beesly in the US adaptation of The Office – wrote about her experience with the illness in an emotional post on social media to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.“I never thought I’d be making an announcement like this but here we are,” Fischer wrote in the caption.“Last December, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer.
After completing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation I am now cancer free.”The actor opened up further about her cancer journey in a series of slides. “Back in October of 2023 I posted a photo of myself on Instagram preparing for my routine mammogram with a joking reminder to ‘take care of your ticking time bags’ a la Michael Scott,” she said.“After inconclusive results on that mammogram due to dense breast tissue, my doctor ordered a breast ultrasound.
They found something in my left breast. A biopsy was ordered. Then, on December 1, 2023, I learned I had Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer.
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