In an Instagram post that's a shock to everyone, Jenna Fischer, the beloved Office actress, revealed her year-long battle with cancer. Worry not, for she's cancer-free now, but this news is still shocking and concerning.
The post announcing this journey is a very emotional read as Jenna goes through the magnitude of support she was blessed with. She also emphasizes and stresses the importance of getting checked and screened. In fact, Fischer revealed she was late to get her mammogram done, and that if she left it any later, the consequences could have been much graver.
For any women reading this, please make sure to get checked.
Jenna Fischer battled with an aggressive cancer
Jenna Fischer tells us that on December 1st last year, she was diagnosed with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer. Although this cancer is extremely aggressive, it's also rather treatable. Fischer endured 12 rounds of weekly chemotherapy beginning in February. This was followed by three weeks of radiation treatment in June.
Despite the lumpectomy that removed the tumor, the aggressive nature of the cancer demanded further treatment to secure her safety and health.
Although she continues to receive some treatment, Jenna Fischer confirms that she's feeling great to the relief of many. Such an awful journey is more than just treatments and doctor appointments. She further details her experience whilst battling cancer that poisoned all other aspects of her life.
In her announcement, Fischer extends her gratitude to everyone involved in helping her, "it takes a village to fight cancer, and I have had an amazing village." Her family, friends, and the incredible doctors and medical personnel are mentioned in detail in her post.
Due to her treatments, Jenna Fischer has indeed lost her hair. Due to wigs and hats and other such equipment, Fischer was able to conceal her diagnosis from the world. In her post, she mentions that she's now ready to ditch them, and I'm sure the world will support her when she does.
Fischer was lucky to have caught it early and fortunate to have such brilliant support. The internet is brimming with love and support for her, and rightfully so.
If this has taught you anything, please let it be the importance of getting checked for cancer. Cancer doesn't hold any quarter, so make sure you don't either.
