00s TV show cast rally to support actress after ‘aggressive’ breast cancer diagnosis --[Reported by Umva mag]

The Office star Jenna Fischer has announced that she was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of breast cancer last year and is now cancer-free.

The actress received a rush of support from fans, including several of her co-stars from the 00s TV sitcom.

The 50-year-old, who played Pam Beesly on the show, said that the cancer was found after an ‘inconclusive’ mammogram due to ‘dense’ breast tissue.

Results from a biopsy showed she had stage 1 triple positive breast cancer, which Jenna said was ‘aggressive but highly responsive to treatment’.

The actress underwent a lumpectomy, as well as radiation and chemotherapy treatment and is now cancer-free, deciding to share her story for the first time to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the US.

In her caption, wrote: ‘Luckily my cancer was caught early and it hadn’t spread into my lymph nodes or throughout the rest of my body, however because of the aggressive nature of triple positive breast cancer it still required chemotherapy and radiation to be sure it didn’t return.

‘In February I began 12 rounds of weekly chemotherapy, and in June I started three weeks of radiation. And while I continue to be treated with infusions of Herceptin and a daily dose of Tamoxifen, I’m happy to say I’m feeling great.’

Jenna said she lost her hair during chemotherapy and wore some ‘really great wigs’ but was now ready to leave them behind.

The Blades of Glory star continued: ‘I’m making this announcement for a few reasons. One, I’m ready to ditch the wigs. Two, to implore you to get your annual mammograms.

‘You can also ask your doctor to calculate your Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score and get any additional screenings required. I’m serious, call your doctor right now.

‘My tumor 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.

‘Seeing women post photos of their mammogram appointments on Instagram needled me into setting my own (which I was late for). I’m so glad I did. Consider this your kick in the butt to get it done.’

She also said she hoped she would be a ‘source of support’ to other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

‘As anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis knows, your life changes immediately,’ Jenna wrote.

‘It becomes all about doctor appointments, test results, treatments and recovering from treatments. Suddenly everything in your life is geared around one thing: fighting cancer.’

Jenna finished her post by thanking her support system, including her The Office co-star Angela Kinsey, who ‘protected and advocated’ for her.

Jenna said that Angela was the ‘only person’ in the workplace for a ‘long time’ who knew of the diagnosis and would wear hats in meetings when her friend lost her hair so that she ‘wouldn’t be the only one.’

Jenna also thanked her doctors, nurses, caregivers, friends, her husband Lee Kirk and two children.

In a comment underneath her Instagram post, Angela wrote: ‘I love you and I’m so glad you’re sharing. I got your back, always. ❤️.’

Fellow star of The Office Ellie Kemper added: ‘We love you, Jenna ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing and for inspiring.’

Actress Olivia Munn, who revealed earlier this year that she was being treated for breast cancer, commented: ‘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. ????????.’

The Office star Mindy Kaling commented with a heart emoji, while Deadpool and Wolverine star Jennifer Garner said: ‘Congratulations, @msjennafischer !! I’m so grateful to know you’re on the other side and cancer free! ????.’

Jenna became a household name after playing Pam in The Office from 2005 until 2013. One of the show’s most loved storylines was the will-they-won’t-they relationship between Pam and Jim Halpert (John Krasinski).

Her portrayal earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.

Jenna’s other credits include films The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Blades of Glory,Hall Pass and the reboot of Mean Girls.

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