Actress Jenna Fischer – known primarily for her role as Pam Beasley in the American version of Star Wars office– Last year, she revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in a touching post.
The 50-year-old actress took to her Instagram to share a lengthy health update. Considering October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she thought it was appropriate to announce her diagnosis.
“Back in October 2023, I posted a photo on Instagram of myself getting ready for a routine mammogram, jokingly reminding me to ‘take care of your time bag,’ like Michael Scott ( Michael Scott. My doctor ordered a breast ultrasound due to inconclusive mammogram results due to dense breast tissue,” she began.
“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.”
Fisher, who has been married to director husband Lee Kirk since 2010, said she underwent a tumor resection in January 2024 to remove the tumor and was lucky it was caught early and had not spread. However, due to the “aggressive” nature of her cancer, she required chemotherapy and radiation.
She subsequently underwent 12 rounds of chemotherapy starting in February 2024, and three weeks of radiation therapy starting in June. She has since received infusions of two other drugs.
“I’m happy to say I feel great,” she continued. “I lost my hair during chemotherapy, but thanks to some great wigs and hats with hair (affectionately called Wigats by my family), I was able to wait until now to reveal what had happened to me.”
“I’m making this announcement for several reasons,” Fisher explained. “First, I’m ready to ditch the wig. Second, I implore you to get an annual mammogram. You can also ask your doctor to calculate your breast cancer risk assessment score and perform any additional screenings needed. I Be serious, call your doctor now.
“If I had waited another six months, things could have been worse,” she said. “It may have gone viral. I started taking photos myself (but I was late) after seeing women posting photos of their mammogram appointments on Instagram. I’m so glad I did. Consider this for you The motivation to get things done… Suddenly, everything in your life revolves around one thing: fighting cancer.
this office lady The podcast co-host, who is a mom of two (son Weston Lee and daughter Harper Marie), added that she hopes sharing her breast cancer journey will provide support for all women going through the same experience.
The actress stressed that “it takes a village to fight cancer” and she was proud of the support she received during her treatment. She thanked her team of doctors and nurses as well as her friends, family and other cancer survivors for helping her during her difficult time.
“After my final chemo and radiation treatments, [husband] Lee asked me if I wanted to do something to celebrate. I said I just wanted to ring the bell in our backyard with the kids and everyone throw confetti. So, we did it,” she said, sharing a sweet photo of the moment.
“I’m happy to say that I was recently rescreened and the treatment is working. I am cancer-free. I will continue to receive treatment and monitoring to help me stay that way,” Fisher said. “Again, don’t skip your mammogram…know that if you are diagnosed with breast cancer, there is a village waiting to care for you.
Fisher shared two photos of her journey, one of herself “looking happy and healthy with the news,” and another showing her ringing in the bell at the end of her cancer journey Voice.
Several survivors also weighed in on her post, including actress Olivia Munn, who revealed her diagnosis earlier this year.
“You already know how much I love you and how proud I am of you. But I just want to say it again; I love you and by sharing your story, you have helped so many women and saved so many lives. You are the best ‘s,” she commented.
We wish Fisher well and his continued recovery. Hopefully her post will help others start a conversation with their own healthcare provider, even if they think they’re too young or too healthy to get breast cancer. No matter what your health situation is, there’s never been a better time to take control of your health!
