Jenna Fischer
Michael Kovach/Getty Images Adopt TogetherJenna Fischer She is celebrating a milestone moment after sharing her cancer diagnosis.
“Happy New Year! What a year it was 2024. “Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of my breast cancer surgery,” Fisher, 50, wrote via Instagram On Saturday, January 4th. “Spent the day in St. Louis surrounded by my family and spending a belated Christmas with grandparents and cousins after luxuriating at my favorite hotel ever @fsstlouis.”
She continued: “I mean…a comfy robe, coffee, a book, and this view!” (I've been looking forward to being their official ambassador for years. I won't give up until it happens 😂).
Fisher continued her message by providing fans with updates on her health. “I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and enter this new year refreshed and energized,” she wrote. “I have two more injections of Herceptin and then I'll have my port taken out!! Woot! The hair is growing back (slowly and violently, but it's growing).”
Jenna Fischer revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I never thought I would make an announcement like this but here we are,” The Office alum, 50, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, October 8. “Last December, I was diagnosed with stage 1 of triple positive breast cancer.” (…)
Fisher indicated that she is working to improve her physical health after receiving treatment. “And I’m training with @bodyfitbyamy to keep my body strong for the long term,” she concluded. “Sending you love and blessings for the new year!”
Along with the caption, Fisher uploaded a photo of herself lying in a robe in her hotel room with a book on her lap while holding a cup to her lips. In the background of the photo, the St. Louis Gateway Arch was visible from a distance.
the office alum She revealed her diagnosis in October 2024. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I never thought I'd make an announcement like this but here we are. “Last December, I was diagnosed with stage 1 triple positive breast cancer.”
She continued: “After completing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation Now cancer free“.
Hoda Kotb was moved to learn that she was part of Jenna Fischer's journey to recovery from breast cancer. “After I had the surgery, you know, I’m recovering, and I watched the Today show,” Fisher, 50, told Kotb, 60, during an interview on Monday, October 21, on Today’s episode. “I got out of bed and sat on[…]
Fisher shared that she began “12 rounds” of chemotherapy in February and began three weeks of radiation therapy four months later. During her treatment, Fisher She lost her hairInstead wear wigs and hats with hair extensions. Fisher ultimately decided to share her diagnosis with the public because she said she was ready to “throw away the wigs” and remind others to get annual mammograms.
“If I had waited six months longer, things could have been much worse. It would have gone viral,” she wrote. “Seeing women posting pictures of their mammogram appointments on Instagram prompted me to make my own appointment (which I was late for). I'm so glad I did. Consider this a kick in the ass for getting it done.
