Kate Micucci, known for her role in "Big Bang Theory," announced on social media that she has lung cancer. After undergoing surgery to remove cancerous cells, the actress and singer posted a TikTok video from her hospital bed.
"I'm in the hospital, but it's because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. They caught it really early,"?she said.
"It's really weird because I've never smoked a cigarette in my life, so it was a surprise,"?Micucci added.?"But also, I guess, it happens, and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I'm all good."
Following her revelation about being diagnosed with lung cancer, the talented "Garfunkel and Oates" star Kate Micucci expressed her anticipation to resume her artistic pursuits, mentioning that her recovery might involve taking things slow for a few weeks.
In a heartwarming display of resilience, Micucci shared a video capturing a moment of contemplation during a hospital walk connected to an IV as she admired the artwork embellishing the hospital walls.
@katiemicucci An update on what IˇŻve been up to. ? #sicktok #hospital #imokay #solucky #sendinglove ? original sound - Katemicucci
Considering the context of her diagnosis, Micucci shed light on the prevalence of lung cancer, noting that it constitutes a significant portion of cancer-related fatalities in the United States, particularly affecting active smokers and individuals with a history of smoking.
The actress responded to a fan inquiry in the TikTok comments, disclosing the motivation behind her decision to undergo a screening and offering a glimpse into the importance of proactive health measures and screenings.
"I had one thing in my bloodwork that came back really high," she explained. "So I went to a preventative doctor who did a few scans. He scanned my heart, and that's where the spot in my lung was noticed."
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