The star of The Office, Jenna Fischerrevealed 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 actress, who played Pam Beesly in the American adaptation of The Officewrote about her experience with the disease in an emotional social media post to commemorate the Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Jenna Fischer’s revelation about her fight against cancer
“I never thought I’d make 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 radiotherapy, I am now cancer free.”
The actress spoke more about her experience with cancer in a series of slides. “In October 2023, I posted a photo of myself on Instagram preparing for my routine mammogram with a joking reminder to ‘watch your time’ Michael Scott-style,” she said.
“After the results of that mammogram were inconclusive due to the density of the breast tissue, my doctor ordered a breast ultrasound. They found something in my left breast. They ordered a biopsy. Then on December 1, 2023, I found out I had stage 1 triple positive breast cancer. Triple positive breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancerbut it also responds very well to treatment”
Fischer went on to explain that he subsequently underwent a lumpectomy in January 2024 to remove the tumor.
“Fortunately, my cancer was detected in time. and it had not spread to my lymph nodes or the rest of my body; However, due to the aggressive nature of triple-positive breast cancer, chemotherapy and radiation were still necessary to ensure it did not return,” she said.
“In February I started 12 rounds of weekly chemotherapy and in June I started three weeks of radiotherapy. And although I continue to receive treatment with Herceptin infusions and a daily dose of Tamoxifen, I am happy to say that I feel very well.”
Fischer continued: “I lost my hair during chemotherapybut thanks to some wigs and hats with fur (which my family affectionately calls Wigats) I have been able to wait until now to reveal everything that has been happening to me.
She then urged her followers to book their annual mammograms and ask their doctors to “calculate your breast cancer risk assessment score and perform any additional screening necessary.”
“I’m serious, call your doctor right now. My tumor was so small that it could not be palpated on a physical exam.. If I had waited six more months, things could have been much worse. It could have spread,” Fischer explained.
Later in the post, the actress thanked her doctors, nurses and her “friends and family who have surrounded us with their love and support.”
“Each person had their own special way of taking care of us. “Some people texted me every week during chemo, some took me for walks, picked up our kids from school, dropped off food, took me shopping for wigs, some sent prayers as audio messages,” she wrote. .
“Every gesture, big or small, was felt. Everything was perfect. Plus, a lot of people in my life didn’t know until very recently. And I needed that too. “I needed spaces and people who did not consider me a cancer patient.”
Fischer said he had been able to continue working during his treatments. The actress currently hosts the podcast Office Ladies with her “best friend” and former co-star Angela Kinsey (who played Angela Martin).
She said Kinsey “protected me and advocated for me.”adding: “For a long time, she was the only person in my workplace who knew. When I lost my hair, she wore hats to our work meetings so I wouldn’t be the only one. When I needed a break, we took it. “I’m very lucky to have a career with this kind of flexibility.”
Fischer then thanked her husband, the writer, director and actor Lee Kirk“who has been by my side through all of this.”
And he concluded: “Again, don’t skip the mammogram. Follow the example of Pam and her Pam Pams. Michael was right. Girls, get tested. And know that, if you receive a diagnosis of breast cancer, there is a town waiting to care for you. “That’s all for now.”
Fischer played Pam Beesly in The Office throughout the show’s nine seasons, from 2005 to 2013. This year, she played Mrs. Heron in the musical film remake of Mean Girls.
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