Jenna Fischer, known for her role on The Office, opens up about aggressive cancer diagnosis
Jenna Fischer, known for her role as Pam Beesly in the US Office, shared that she was diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of breast cancer in December of last year.
Posting a photo of herself with her “patchy pixie” haircut in honor of breast cancer awareness month, the 50-year-old revealed on Instagram that she is now cancer-free after undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments.
During a routine mammogram, concerns arose due to dense tissue, leading to further investigations that revealed Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in her left breast.
Jenna Fischer emphasized that her cancer, though aggressive, was treatable. She underwent a lumpectomy and received 12 rounds of weekly chemotherapy followed by radiation treatment. She continues to receive infusions of Herceptin and takes Tamoxifen daily.
Encouraging her followers to prioritize their annual mammograms, she stressed the importance of early detection. Her tumor was too small to be felt during a physical exam, underscoring the value of timely screenings.
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Fischer with the cast of The Office in 2008
She urged her followers to get their annual mammograms, adding: “My tumour was so small it could not be felt on a physical exam.
“If I had waited six months longer, things could have been much worse. It could have spread… Consider this your kick in the butt to get it done.”
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Angela Kinsey, who played Angela Martin in The Office and co-hosts the Office Ladies podcast with Fischer, commented on the post: “I love you and I’m so glad you’re sharing. I got your back, always.
Ellie Kemper, who also starred in The Office as Erin Hannon, commented: “We love you, Jenna. Thank you for sharing and for inspiring.”
And Olivia Munn, known for her roles in New Girl, The Newsroom and X-Men: Apocalypse, who revealed her own breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year, said: “You already know how much I love you and how incredibly proud of you I am.
“But I just want to say it again; I love you and by sharing your story you’re helping so many women and saving so many lives. You’re just the best.”
