Jenna Fisher is celebrating the 1st anniversary of her breast cancer surgery
Jenna Fisher
Michael Kovacs/Getty Images for Adopt TogetherJenna Fisher marks a milestone after sharing that she was diagnosed with cancer.
“Happy New Year! What was the year 2024. Yesterday was one year since my breast cancer surgery,” Fisher, 50, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, January 4. “Spent the day in St.Louis surrounded by family celebrating a belated Christmas with my grandparents and cousins after splurging at my FAVORITE hotel of all time @fsstlouis.”
She continued, “I mean…a cozy robe, a coffee, a book, and that look! (I’ve been trying to become their official ambassador for years. And I won’t give up until it happens 😂).”
Fisher continued her message by giving fans an update on her health. “I hope you all had a great holiday and are entering this New Year feeling refreshed and energized,” she wrote. “I have two more infusions of herceptin and then I’ll get my port!! Wow! Hair grows back (slowly and violently, but growing).”
Jenna Fisher revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. “October is breast cancer awareness month. I never thought I’d make an announcement like this but here we are,” the 50-year-old Office alum wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, Oct. 8. “I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer last December. . (…)
Fisher noted that she is working on her physical health after treatment. “And I work out with @bodyfitbyamy to keep my body strong for the long haul,” she concluded. “Sending you love and blessings for the New Year!”
Alongside the caption, Fisher uploaded an image of her lying in a bathrobe in a hotel room with a book on her lap and a mug to her lips. In the background of the picture, the arch of the St. Louis Gateway was visible in the distance.
The Office alum revealed her diagnosis in October 2024. “October is breast cancer awareness month. I never thought I’d make a statement like this, but here we are,” she wrote on Instagram. “I was diagnosed with stage 1 triple positive breast cancer last December.”
She continued: “After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, I now cancer free.”
Hoda Kotb was touched when she learned that she was involved in Jenna Fisher’s recovery from breast cancer. “After the surgery, I’m, you know, recovering, I was watching the Today show,” Fisher, 50, told Kotb, 60, during an interview on the Monday, Oct. 21, episode of Today. “I got out of bed and sat on (…)
Fisher said she began “12 rounds” of chemotherapy in February and began three weeks of radiation four months later. During her treatment Fischer lost her hairinstead wear wigs and hats with extensions. Ultimately, Fisher decided to share her diagnosis with the public because she said she was ready to “drop the wigs” and remind others about annual mammograms.
“If I had waited six months longer, things could have been much worse. It could spread,” she wrote. “Seeing women posting pictures of their mammograms on Instagram made me want to set up my own (which I was late for). I’m so glad I did. Consider it a kick in the ass to do it.”
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