Jenna Fischer, the actress who is best known for playing Pam on the beloved NBC comedy The Office from 2005 until 2013, has sadly revealed her breast cancer battle to the world.

Fischer’s Breast Cancer Battle

Fischer, 50, specifically took to Instagram on Tuesday to address Breast Cancer Awareness month.

“Back in October 2023, I posted a photo of myself on Instagram preparing for my routine mammogram with a joking reminder to ‘take care of your ticking time bags’ a la Michael Scott,” she began. “After inconclusive results on that mammogram due to dense breast tissue my doctor ordered a breast ultrasound.”

You can certainly check out the iconic The Office scene that Fischer is referring to below.

“They found something in my left breast. A biopsy was ordered,” Fischer later added. “Then, on December 1, 2023, I learned I had stage 1 triple positive breast cancer.”

Fischer’s Treatments

Back in January, she had a lumpectomy in January to remove the tumor. Thankfully, it had not spread, as doctors were able to catch it early. Even so, Fischer still had to undergo chemotherapy and radiation due to the “aggressive nature” of her breast cancer.

Fischer underwent 12 rounds of chemo starting in February. She then had three weeks of radiation treatments beginning in June. Since then, the Emmy-nominated actress has been treated with infusions of two other medications.

“I’m happy to say I’m feeling great,” she stated. “I lost my hair during chemotherapy but thanks to some great wigs and hats with hair (which my family affectionately called Wigats) I have been able to wait until now to reveal all that has been going on for me.”

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Fischer’s Reasoning For Announcing This

Fischer later revealed why she felt it was important to announce this diagnosis to her fans.

“I’m making this announcement for a few reasons,” she explained. “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 doctors right now.”

“If I had waited six months longer, things could have been much worse,” she continued. “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…. Suddenly everything in your life is geared around one thing: fighting cancer.”

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It ‘Takes A Village To Fight Cancer’

Meanwhile, throughout this experience, Fischer has learned firsthand that it “takes a village to fight cancer.” That’s why she’s particularly thankful to all the doctors, nurses, friends, and family members who have helped her throughout this journey.

“After my final chemo and radiation treatments, [husband] Lee asked me if there was anything I wanted to do to celebrate. I said I simply wanted to ring a bell, with the kids, in our backyard, with everyone throwing confetti. So, we did it,” she recalled, including a photo of the touching moment.

“I’m happy to say that I was recently re-screened, and the treatments worked. I am cancer free. I will continue to be treated and monitored to help me stay that way,” Fischer concluded. “Again, don’t skip your mammogram…. And know that should you get a breast cancer diagnosis, there is a village waiting to care for you.”

Indeed, Fischer’s story serves as a reminder of just how important it is to stay up to date on one’s medical checkups. Please join us in saying a prayer for Fischer and her health in the months and years to come!

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