My wife was diagnosed today. Our house has been filled with tears and scarred. Thank you for this hope and telling your story. This was something we really needed to hear.
I was diagnosed stage 4 in 2020. There's such a thing as "thriving" with cancer, and I want you to know this is possible. There are more options for treatment now than ever before. I'm stage 4, and I still have my hair and (mostly) my health. I just got back from a solo trip to Colorado to visit my sister and nephew. People are living longer and more normal lives nowadays with breast cancer! 💝 We are warriors. It's going to take over your life for a while, but she can do this with your support! My husband has been my guardian angel through cancer. He's my rock!
I'm one of the women sitting in my recliner with my coffee who needed to hear this today. I'm 5 days post-op from my double mastectomy. Thank you for being a light of hope for other survivors!
My late Mom survived breast cancer around 1983-1984. She died July 19 2024, one day after her 80th birthday. I learned from her to stay positive and make the best out of any situation life brings ❤
Your mother sounds lovely & I’m sorry for your loss. My mom also survived breast cancer in 1983-‘84- she ended up having a double mastectomy & reconstructive surgery and now it’s all these years later she just turned 87 and is the last stage of dementia now and may not have very much longer to live. She’s had a wonderful life and it’s not over yet. I never put off my appointment for my mammogram. It’s SO important! Ladies: if you’re due for a mammogram, call now and schedule it !
I'm sort of envious of her stage 1 BC. Mine is stage 4 since 2020. Telling my husband was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life. I didn't want people to know for months after my diagnosis. It took almost half a year before I started telling family and friends. I wanted to extend my life without cancer questions for as long as I could. I'll never get to ring that bell for recovery, but my oncologist says I can ring the big bell at my 5 year cancerversary this coming January.
You may be interested in reading, “Iodine Why You Need It” by Dr. David Brownstein. Iodine is concentrated in glandular tissue, thyroid, breast, salivary, prostate, but every cell in our body needs it. The RDA amount is only enough to prevent goiter.
I cried through that whole interview as my sister went through it and is over 20 years cancer free. Early detection is so important. Thanks for putting this out for other women to see Jenna. You are very strong.
The medical group I used has been moving to make ALL information instantly accessible to patients, even bad diagnoses. I don't like it either; that feels like the worst way to go about telling someone they have cancer!
@@Rebecca-oh5yh Ive never had cancer, but I have a lot of chronic issues and I have found out a lot of bad news via patient portal. Or they post a complicated result at 4:50 on a Friday and I anxiety Google all weekend. Seems like a harmful law.
Unfortunately, that portal updates before your doctor has time to let you know. I'm stage 4, and I've gotten out of the habit of portal watching. I wait for a human to tell me what I need to know so I can ask my questions as they enter my head. I was told my diagnosis over the phone at home alone during Covid lockdowns. It beats finding out at work though, right?
You know, after going through a Cancer diagnosis and surviving the treatment and then Ringing the Bell…You see Life different, a lot of things just aren’t that important. Living each day is the most important.
I am sobbing right now. I loved Jenna's character in The Office but I never realized how much she looked like my mom until I saw her hair like this. My mom had the same exact hair after her treatment was done. I was lucky enough to keep her for 7 more years, and I miss her so much. Seeing Jenna reminded me of her so much it hurts.
I know this sounds weird but I feel like I am hearing this from a friend, the Office was so a beloved show, may you continue to be strong Jenna and wishing you a full recovery.
It’s a special month for me. First mammogram in 6 months and things look good after surgery, radiation and chemo. My hair is growing back🥳. This is my second breast cancer diagnosis in 4 years and I’m 7 years post lung cancer. She is correct. Life is most precious and each day, I laugh, I love and I live! Thank you❤
My chemo infusion center had a small hand held bell in back room (nurses lounge) that I had to request to ring (it wasn’t offered). They explained that some patients getting their infusions are terminal and it was upsetting to them. I also tell everyone now (like literally everyone- cashiers, waiters, strangers) to get their mammograms. I’ve come to personally learn that the only difference between a treatable diagnosis and a terminal diagnosis is early detection. Thank you for using your notoriety to share this important message. 💗
I was too young for a mammogram when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer a little over 14 years ago. I found the suspicious lump myself. Got a full mastectomy, did chemo, radiation and tamoxifen for 10 years. All of that and still got hit with a recurrence in the left breast area last year. 😢 Prayers up for everyone fighting, who will have to fight; and those who have lost beautiful people to this terrible disease. 🙏🏽
I’m so sorry for your resurgence. breast cancer is vicious. You can do everything right and it can still return. I’m praying for your recovery. And for your family. 💕💕 best of luck ❤️
I had that same "eyeroll" and then the diagnosis. Stage 2 in 2017 but doing fantastic today! Everyone PLEASE PLEASE get your mammograms. It can be life saving!
Had a mammogram several months ago where they told me I had dense tissue and needed to schedule an ultrasound and I put it off for a long time. This reminded me I actually have to go.
make the appointment today. It is pain-free and essential for dense breast tissue. It's my birthday gift to me every year Schedule the ultrasound every year with your mammogram. They are now recommending MRI's as well. You will be fine but make appt pronto!
I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, meningioma, on Monday June 17, 2024! I can definitely resonate with Jenna regarding radiation and losing your hair. It does something to your soul when you see your hair start falling out, but this is such an amazing story and interview.💕💕💕
I have been living with 2 meningioma's for almost 10 years now. It's not easy knowing you have 2 foreign things living on your brain. I understand... God bless you, sweetheart! Please get your yearly, MRI and see your Neurologist/Oncologist. I chose to keep mine since they are on the brain and not the skull. Its a dangerous surgery. Be well! ❤
Oh my. I simply cannot imagine; so very sorry. May God give you comfort - peace for your heart, skilled medical professionals, the best treatments, and the constant presence of loved ones.
Angela Kinsey is her best friend. They have been doing a podcast together for the last few years rewatching The Office and breaking it down. And they wrote a book together about their friendship.
I just received this same diagnosis after my recent annual mammo. One chemo down, and and a long road ahead. I needed to see this today. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤
My mom has stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. She’s been fighting 10 years!!!! 💕 she’s so tough. I’m young but I started getting breast ultrasounds done this year. Dense breast tissue runs in our family.
My mother was diagnosed with stage 1 DCIS breast cancer earlier this year. She went through a partial mastectomy and thank God she is cancer free! I wish the same for all the other cancer warriors out there. 💪 I love Jenna so much. And her story is so inspiring. It’s amazing she hid this for so long. So happy to see her healthy!
This was outstanding! This is why, at 73, I have not missed a mammogram since I was 40. In 1982, my father's 3 sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer and 2 of them were gone within a year. And, you never know when someone else who has put it off, will see something like this and be saved. Just as God saved Jenna.😊❤👏🎆✝️
I’m so sorry … your dad’s 3 sisters ! Scary stuff! I nvr miss my mammo either and plan on getting for as long as I can. My mom died from breast cancer two years ago.
No breast cancer patient can ever say they are cancer free. They just don't know if there is a tiny rogue cell floating around thier body waiting to turn into mets. That's why they take the awful hormone blockers for years that cause hair loss, bone loss, depression, excrutiating bone pain, etc. Most people who haven't had breast cancer don't know about this part of the treatment. It can be worse than chemo and the minimum you take it is five years.
Finding out about her being diagnosed made me cry as if she was a lifelong friend. That’s what Jenna feels like. My relationship bloomed and grew along with Jim and Pam’s. My first baby, born out of wedlock, came along with Cecelia Halpert. My second baby came along with Jenna’s first real life pregnancy. She feels like a childhood friend. I’m so happy to hear she’s recovering. It’s weird to feel so protective over an absolute stranger but that’s how I feel about Jenna. ❤
I’m here to say this. I’m a six-year survivor today. I had chemo surgery twice and radiation. The reason that they don’t have bells at the infusion centers is because some people are on chemo for the rest of their lives. Most of the time they will have bells in radiation, because everybody’s radiation eventually ends, no matter what stage they are. so glad Jenna shared her story and I love seeing how many of us are here.
😢 Hey 👋 my daughter went through the exact scenarios…💕😢 All Women are Strong within!! I send Hugs of Love and Congratulations to the Survivors of Cancer!!
Lovely human. Like Pam, so endearing, made us love her, but who would've known, watching The Office, that awful "Angela" the character is just as sweet a person as Jenna. So glad they are best friends.
Jenna, you are grit and grace. ❤ I lost it when Angela was mentioned. When your people truly support and love you through something, well that’s just incredible.
I love that she referenced Michael Scott. “I'm thinking, uh, the next time you're in the shower, you should check yourself out. You know, give yourself an exam. Those things are like ticking time bags.” - Michael Scott
I have been diagnosed a few days ago. She's right: when it's breast cancer, the energy in the room changes. I knew it was breast cancer during the biopsies, I could see it in their eyes and I could feel the energy.
Last Spring I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive carcinoma also. Through all the steps of diagnosis and treatment I couldn’t believe it was happening to me. But I was so lucky. It was one small spot, a lumpectomy, no chemo just radiation. Although my journey was easier, I can still relate to so much of this. I’m amazed at the number of women who tell me they are many-years survivors. Thank you for sharing.
My daughter and daughter in law are serial THE OFFICE watchers, and my DIL went through breast cancer treatment. Jenna and Hoda both seem like such warm, loving, down to earth humans! Congrats to you, Jenna!! 🎉
We love you Jenna. Words can't express how much we appreciate you. My wife has been going through an excruciating health crisis this year and our whole world has been turned upside down. Your podcast, your voice, your humor and light has kept me company and kept me laughing despite the pain we are experiencing. You are a gift to all of us. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. ❤
I appreciate her sharing her story! I’m adopted so did not know until my 40s that my biological father had colon cancer. One of my awesome doctors recommended I get genetic testing, and that testing revealed a genetic mutation that increases my breast cancer risk to 40%. Alarming news, but the GOOD news is that now insurance will cover me getting annual breast MRIs in addition to mammograms. This means that if I do develop something, it will be caught early. If there is cancer in your family history, please consider genetic testing!
Yep. I was in TEARS. Happy for Jenna. What resilience. And I wish all other women, who are going through that same journey as her, the best and to keep on fighting. Sending you lots of hugs from here. Take care and be safe out there. ❤ and ✌
This video made me cry. She’s just as beautiful and kind as her character on the office. One of my fave female actors and I’m so happy that she’s okay now. My step mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and it spread to her bones and said it was stage four and that she would only live 7 years. We were all so shattered and heartbroken. It was hard seeing her hair fall off and the weight loss and the life leave her, but she’s now cancer free. Miracles do happen. Sending love to anyone who’s going through this or has a loved one going through this battle. Things can get better ❤
I just got rejected by my insurance for an U/S that the radiologist recommended after a mammogram bc I have very dense breast tissue. It's amazing, if this were a prostate issue there would be no question.
Have it done and deal with the bills later. Your life is worth more than something going to collections. In the mean time, fight your insurance until they agree to cover it. I still have medical bills for over $10k sitting in collections after nearly 7 years because I was broke but was on death’s door.
See if the radiologist can provide different wording for a referral to get an ultrasound. Sometimes insurance companies are picky about the details. Just a thought. I don't know
Go to planned parenthood they have a grant program that will cover the cost. I refer patients to planned parenthood daily for this reason and it gets covered for the US. There are programs I make sure all my patients get their US free through submitting extra paperwork. If your doctors office won’t do it you can go to planned parenthood themselves and ask about but your doctors office should help find a way.
Just yesterday I found out I have breast cancer on the portal as well. And now I was scrolling and found this. Thankfully I kept up with my screenings and they caught early .
I couldn’t help but cry as soon as I saw Jenna and heard that she had been diagnosed with cancer. I couldn’t pinpoint at first why I had such a physical response to seeing her, but then realized her curly short hair alongside the appearance of her facial features looks just like my granny’s during her chemo journey. My granny didn’t make it, as what was first breast cancer became brain cancer, and I never got to see her in remission speaking the way Jenna is. Thank you Jenna for sharing your story and spreading awareness for the people who could not.
I remember seeing Jenna wearing that black hat a lot on the Office Ladies instagram and thinking, "man, she loves that hat, huh?" You never really know what someone's going through.
I have had breast cancer since I was 40. I am now 72. My first diagnosis was early stage and so had a lumpectomy. No chemo or hormones although recommended. So life went on. I never knew my relatives. My grandmother apparently died of breast cancer. Anyway at 65, I was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. I had 3 tumors and 1 in my lymph node. Lymph nodes in arm removed. I had a mastectomy. I refused all other treatments. I wanted to do all the things I love to do which was bike riding and horse back riding. I had no time to be sick with side effects from treatment. No regrets. Maybe the best time of my life. I was on borrowed time and things felt so good. I still am NED, no evidence of disease. Unless you have a PET scan, itnis not possible to know how much those cancer cells have traveled. Breast cancer is a traveling disease. So I may die of brain cancer, but really it will always be breast cancer.
this news absolutely crushed me as if she’s a really close friend of mine. i’ve watched her on the office for so many years. she’s such an amazing and kind person I really hope everything goes ok for her
I loved how she said she felt a change of perspective on life and appreciating things that she once found annoying. It’s really a privilege to be alive and even experience nuisances
"You are gonna get your life back....😢❤ That gave me tears. I'm currently going through the complete program because of breast cancer stage 3...I hope to get my life back too...
I'm stage 4, and I don't envy you. I feel like stage 4 is almost easier to deal with than stage 3 because you still have words like "remission" in your vocabulary, and that's a LOT of pressure to achieve. Remission and cures are still often possible at stage 3, so I can imagine a drive to fighting harder than ever. I've settled into targeted therapy and monthly hormone injections for life. No true chemotherapy for me, which I see as a win. One of my least favorite things about having cancer is people with the natural tendency to immediately react the same when they find out, "My aunt, grandma, mother (or whoever) DIED of cancer." It's like a natural instinct to address the trauma straight up front. I never know what to say to that other than, "Sorry for your loss." I wish people didn't feel the need to react with the people they knew who died, but it's awkward any which way, cancer sucks.
@@Sarappreciates Oh, I would never say that you got it easier. I wish you a long life with the best new modern treatment ! Some months ago I met my neighbour and she trapped me for ONE hour to tell me the complete story of her mother, who died of cancer, with tears and everything. I wasnt able to tell her to stop because I was to weak and to friendly. Many months and traumatic treatments later I'm brave to say I will never again let that happen to me. I will tell the people that this is the last thing I wanna hear at the moment and that they have to stop !
@@alleaufihreposition Yes, nobody else's cancer is YOUR cancer. It helps little to hear the tragedies, though I'm sure your neighbor's heart was in the right place, it's demoralizing AF to hear about other patients dying. I think it's okay to say I'm not in the right headspace for such a conversation when i encounter people who go full throttle. I can only process so much at a time. My own thing kinda takes up a lot of that processing power. It gets easier over the years, but I remember that being a hard thing especially at first. It's so cliche now that it almost feels like a running joke through the story of my life: cancer and death, haha, funny. Not really, but it's a little like being told the same bad joke ad nauseam. I handle a lot of it with humor in case you can't tell, I've developed a darker humor than ever before. 😋
My wife (and in a sense, I) went through this 15 years ago. Surgery. Radiation. Chemo. (slash, burn, and poison as we affectionately called it). She's been cancer free for 15 years and there's not a day that I don't wake up so very thankful for that. There is good reason for hope with this disease, now. Our advice: laugh as much as you can and lean on your support system as much as you need to.
Beautiful interview! Nothing but prayers to Jenna and her family, you're an inspiration. I also appreciate your reminder that even when the imaging center calls you back for additional screening, GO! It can be the difference between life and death
Such a gut wrenching story, it reminds me of my wife’s cancer and all that entailed. She also didn’t have a bell at her treatment center. But … I was able to get all of our local family to wait outside the door and did a gauntlet of bells when she walked out. I’m thankful for all the health care workers in this field, my wife is alive because of their failure to quit. Best of luck to Jenna.
My wife was diagnosed in 2015. Had chemotherapy and removal and reconstructive surgery while going through the chemo. She was diagnosed with two types in one breast, the nonaggressive type and the aggressive dangerous type. She was stage 3. She has been clear but she still has issues from the chemo.
I watched this video a few weeks ago, while overdue for my mammogram. I took it as a sign from above to make my appointment. They found something during my mammogram AND during the 2nd mammogram. My biopsy is scheduled for 12/31! Thank you Jenna for sharing and kicking my butt into gear.
I'm happy she found it early and hope everything turns out ok and healthy for her and her family. She gave us many laughs to forget our troubles. God Bless 🙏
Jenna wrote a great piece of nonfiction a few years ago on what it is like to be a working actress in LA. She is a pure delight, a sweet Midwestern girl. I wish her every blessing.
PSA Ladies: ask about/read your mammogram report. If it indicates you have "dense breast tissue", which is common, advocate for yourself and ask for an ultrasound. Women's medicine is incredibly outdated and we need to demand better standard of care (like proper pain management for gynecological procedures). Sending love to all affected by cancer 💗
2-year survivor of stage 2 triple negative breast cancer at age 38. I can relate to what she said SO much and this was emotional for me to watch. To those who are traveling this road now, it will seem like the end will never come. But there is light at the end of the tunnel and you can do it!
Cancer seems to touch everyone in some way. My wife had pre-cancer cells and had a double mastectomy. My father was diagnosed with mesothelioma a month before I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma. Enjoy your healthy years. Even with a positive outcome, cancer changes everything.
This felt very close to home for me as my mom is 1 year out from the beginning of her own chemo and all of this is so familiar. What a journey Jenna has been on. And it is not talked enough about how getting through the acute stage of treatment is just one part of it- there are maintenance meds and blood draws and imaging and ongoing side effects for years afterwards. Sending Jenna so much love and hope she has no lasting effects from treatment. Please get your mammogram, and if you've never had one, be sure to ask your doctor if you meet screening criteria!
My daughter went through the same experience two years ago. Women have strength and courage beyond any bar that is generally given them. It’s wonderful to you still smiling, Jenna.
I am constantly checking myself, as my cousin, aunt and both grandmothers have had breast cancer. But I am NOT ALLOWED to have a mammogram because i am not 40 years old. The only time I can get one is if I go to a doctor after finding a lump, and hope that I get a referral. This needs to change :( Cancer exists before 40!
doing my ultrasound after hearing all these stories..,I was told my breasts were dense a couple years ago, but the doc did not even suggest doing additional tests...you have to be your own doc ladies
I've known 7 women over the past 3 years who have been diagnosed with one form of breast cancer or another. I am so happy to say that all are alive, in remission and thriving. All fighting their own personal fight. All have their individual roads of travel with peaks and valleys - and of which I am not qualified to share or tell. But this isn't an end. As a childhood survivor of eye cancer, I too am still here. Beautifully spoken. Much love, light and support to all who fight.
I got my mammogram and ultrasound Friday and they told me later that day I will need to come back next week for another exam. I'm worried and scared 😢. I didn't even look for this video but it popped up for me to watch 😮.
Thank you so much for sharing your story Jenna. ❤️ Too many of my mom's friends, too many of my relatives, and now even too many of my own generation, are having to walk the difficult cancer journey. Thank you for the way you're showing up for all of us. And thank you Angela for all the support of your best friend. I love you ladies. ❤
Bless her heart. I work in healthcare and talk to my patients about getting their mammograms and this reminds ME that mine is due. I've had to have a biopsy a couple years ago, because I have calcium deposits and it was so scary. I, also, have worked in a breast center with women that were getting mammograms and biopsies. I think that's one reason I was afraid. I just knew too much, and being on the other side of it is really scary. It's one thing holding hands with those going through it, it's another being the one that needs that hand. Thankfully mine was benign, but I have such empathy for anyone going through this. ❤ Great story. Thank you for sharing.
This is an epidemic and should be treated as such but is not. My mom got mammograms regularly, was diagnosed stage 1 and somehow went to stage 4 while undergoing "preventative"chemo and radiation and died. Millions of dollars, bazillion walks and ribbons and yet more and more women are getting it younger and younger It is not normal, it will never be okay, and we demand answers for these women and men with breast cancer. None of them should have had to go thru this. Early detection and treatment is not good enough. We demand a solution to the cause in the first place.
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My wife was diagnosed today. Our house has been filled with tears and scarred. Thank you for this hope and telling your story. This was something we really needed to hear.
Sending your beautiful family so much aloha, love and peace. 🌈❤️🕊️
Sending love & healing ❤️🩹
I was diagnosed stage 4 in 2020. There's such a thing as "thriving" with cancer, and I want you to know this is possible. There are more options for treatment now than ever before. I'm stage 4, and I still have my hair and (mostly) my health. I just got back from a solo trip to Colorado to visit my sister and nephew. People are living longer and more normal lives nowadays with breast cancer! 💝 We are warriors. It's going to take over your life for a while, but she can do this with your support! My husband has been my guardian angel through cancer. He's my rock!
Be strong, she can do this! You all can. Thinking of you. Rick on!
Hang in there. You have angels working behind the scenes on your side. ❤
I'm one of the women sitting in my recliner with my coffee who needed to hear this today. I'm 5 days post-op from my double mastectomy. Thank you for being a light of hope for other survivors!
Sending you love!
@@jamieantoun Love to you Jamie, from one survivor to another. Stay strong! 💕
I'll keep you and yours in my prayers. 🙏
You got this! I was moved to tears by Jenna’s story and I’m so glad it’s giving you good feelings. Sending love!
Rooting so hard for you ❤🙏
As a stage 4 fighter - please ladies get diagnosed EARLY. Don’t wait.
Keep fighting! Sending positive energy your way.
Keep up the fight! 💖🙏🏼 How do you get diagnosed early?
@@Amy.Munson34 Please don't spread misinformation, it's dangerous
@ it’s not its real. It’s kills your organs
@ Why are they so dangerous? Because of the radiation? What’s an alternative way to detect breast cancer then?
My late Mom survived breast cancer around 1983-1984. She died July 19 2024, one day after her 80th birthday. I learned from her to stay positive and make the best out of any situation life brings ❤
Your mother sounds lovely & I’m sorry for your loss. My mom also survived breast cancer in 1983-‘84- she ended up having a double mastectomy & reconstructive surgery and now it’s all these years later she just turned 87 and is the last stage of dementia now and may not have very much longer to live. She’s had a wonderful life and it’s not over yet. I never put off my appointment for my mammogram. It’s SO important! Ladies: if you’re due for a mammogram, call now and schedule it !
Jenna Fischer keeping this a secret until NOW is incredibly moving. In tears 🥹🫶
Yes! SO underrated, she is a champion 🫶
She's as genuine in person as she is on The Office.
I'm sort of envious of her stage 1 BC. Mine is stage 4 since 2020. Telling my husband was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life. I didn't want people to know for months after my diagnosis. It took almost half a year before I started telling family and friends. I wanted to extend my life without cancer questions for as long as I could. I'll never get to ring that bell for recovery, but my oncologist says I can ring the big bell at my 5 year cancerversary this coming January.
You may be interested in reading, “Iodine Why You Need It” by Dr. David Brownstein. Iodine is concentrated in glandular tissue, thyroid, breast, salivary, prostate, but every cell in our body needs it. The RDA amount is only enough to prevent goiter.
Also, Diary of a CEO, podcast had Dr. Thomas Seyfried on recently. He wrote , “Cancer as a Metabolic Disease”.
I can’t wait for you to ring that bell in January. Keep up the good fight.
Your feeling are valid. I’m so sorry you can’t ring that bell.
Sorry for being dense or uneducated, but why won’t you be able to ring the bell for recovery? Surely there’s hope?
Prayers for my Aunt, Sally. She was diagnosed with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer last week. She was in remission for 4 years ❤
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Praying for you guys ❤
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Prayers for your Aunt Sally!
Sending prayers 🙏🏼
I cried through that whole interview as my sister went through it and is over 20 years cancer free. Early detection is so important. Thanks for putting this out for other women to see Jenna. You are very strong.
I hate that she found out she had cancer through her patient portal. A doctor should have called and explained things. I hate that.
A lot of women find out on the portal first, sadly.
The medical group I used has been moving to make ALL information instantly accessible to patients, even bad diagnoses. I don't like it either; that feels like the worst way to go about telling someone they have cancer!
My friend says that there is a law that says that hospitals have to release results as soon as they have them.
@@Rebecca-oh5yh Ive never had cancer, but I have a lot of chronic issues and I have found out a lot of bad news via patient portal. Or they post a complicated result at 4:50 on a Friday and I anxiety Google all weekend. Seems like a harmful law.
Unfortunately, that portal updates before your doctor has time to let you know. I'm stage 4, and I've gotten out of the habit of portal watching. I wait for a human to tell me what I need to know so I can ask my questions as they enter my head. I was told my diagnosis over the phone at home alone during Covid lockdowns. It beats finding out at work though, right?
I'm on the bench and this interview just gave me so much hope!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the best to you during your treatment and recovery.
Good luck to you. I wish you well.
You got this!💪
All the best to you! 🙏 Xxx
God bless you!
You know, after going through a Cancer diagnosis and surviving the treatment and then Ringing the Bell…You see Life different, a lot of things just aren’t that important. Living each day is the most important.
What a woman to not just go through cancer, but to publicly talk about it. I wish her nothing but good health
I am sobbing right now. I loved Jenna's character in The Office but I never realized how much she looked like my mom until I saw her hair like this. My mom had the same exact hair after her treatment was done. I was lucky enough to keep her for 7 more years, and I miss her so much. Seeing Jenna reminded me of her so much it hurts.
I know this sounds weird but I feel like I am hearing this from a friend, the Office was so a beloved show, may you continue to be strong Jenna and wishing you a full recovery.
It’s a special month for me. First mammogram in 6 months and things look good after surgery, radiation and chemo. My hair is growing back🥳. This is my second breast cancer diagnosis in 4 years and I’m 7 years post lung cancer. She is correct. Life is most precious and each day, I laugh, I love and I live! Thank you❤
Sending you positive energy. So glad for your good news. ❤
Going through the same journey….Praying for better treatments in the future😢
Hang in there ❤
Sending love to you 💜
Somos dos!
My heart, love, prayers & good vibes all go out to you.. may God hold you in his hands during this tough time. . .🪻⚘️xo⚘️🪻
Hang in there I’m now in remission. 5 years on September 17th
My chemo infusion center had a small hand held bell in back room (nurses lounge) that I had to request to ring (it wasn’t offered). They explained that some patients getting their infusions are terminal and it was upsetting to them. I also tell everyone now (like literally everyone- cashiers, waiters, strangers) to get their mammograms. I’ve come to personally learn that the only difference between a treatable diagnosis and a terminal diagnosis is early detection. Thank you for using your notoriety to share this important message. 💗
I was too young for a mammogram when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer a little over 14 years ago. I found the suspicious lump myself. Got a full mastectomy, did chemo, radiation and tamoxifen for 10 years. All of that and still got hit with a recurrence in the left breast area last year. 😢 Prayers up for everyone fighting, who will have to fight; and those who have lost beautiful people to this terrible disease. 🙏🏽
Praying 🙏🏻 for you ❤❤❤😢
I’m so sorry for your resurgence. breast cancer is vicious. You can do everything right and it can still return. I’m praying for your recovery. And for your family. 💕💕 best of luck ❤️
@ oh thank you dear. How sweet of you to say such nice things. Thank you for your prayers too!
You're amazing! 🙏🏽💕
@ thank you! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽
I had that same "eyeroll" and then the diagnosis. Stage 2 in 2017 but doing fantastic today! Everyone PLEASE PLEASE get your mammograms. It can be life saving!
Hoda is such a sweet lady. Too bad she's retiring. We need more people like her that have real love in their hearts.
Had a mammogram several months ago where they told me I had dense tissue and needed to schedule an ultrasound and I put it off for a long time. This reminded me I actually have to go.
Keep us updated! We care about you !
Me too.
Let's schedule tomorrow 💞💯💐
make the appointment today. It is pain-free and essential for dense breast tissue. It's my birthday gift to me every year Schedule the ultrasound every year with your mammogram. They are now recommending MRI's as well. You will be fine but make appt pronto!
Go! Go! Go! It's such a relief to have it done, and it beats waiting until symptoms. My only notable symptom was fatigue, and it was stage 4 already.
I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, meningioma, on Monday June 17, 2024! I can definitely resonate with Jenna regarding radiation and losing your hair. It does something to your soul when you see your hair start falling out, but this is such an amazing story and interview.💕💕💕
Sending you so much love and support! 💐 ✨
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Don't give losing yourhair more meaning than it deserves. It grows back and you are not your hair!
I have been living with 2 meningioma's for almost 10 years now. It's not easy knowing you have 2 foreign things living on your brain. I understand... God bless you, sweetheart! Please get your yearly, MRI and see your Neurologist/Oncologist. I chose to keep mine since they are on the brain and not the skull. Its a dangerous surgery. Be well! ❤
Oh my. I simply cannot imagine; so very sorry. May God give you comfort - peace for your heart, skilled medical professionals, the best treatments, and the constant presence of loved ones.
Omg I just immediately burst into tears at Angela wearing the hat. giving someone going through it, normalcy and privacy is so incredible 🥲
I had breast cancer too but chose to have radiation and no chemo. I'm almost 5 years clear. Sending you love and prayers.
The Office is my comfort TV show. I can only imagine the pain and hardship she experienced through her journey on the standard cancer treatment. 😢💔
Aw this made me cry, i didnt know she was friends with "angela" still! So so sweet😭😭😭
Angela Kinsey is her best friend. They have been doing a podcast together for the last few years rewatching The Office and breaking it down. And they wrote a book together about their friendship.
Whaaaat?! How have you not heard of the WONDERFUL podcast Office Ladies?!! You should totally listen!
I just received this same diagnosis after my recent annual mammo. One chemo down, and and a long road ahead. I needed to see this today. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤
My mom has stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. She’s been fighting 10 years!!!! 💕 she’s so tough. I’m young but I started getting breast ultrasounds done this year. Dense breast tissue runs in our family.
My mother was diagnosed with stage 1 DCIS breast cancer earlier this year. She went through a partial mastectomy and thank God she is cancer free! I wish the same for all the other cancer warriors out there. 💪 I love Jenna so much. And her story is so inspiring. It’s amazing she hid this for so long. So happy to see her healthy!
Gosh I love her. Cried through this whole interview!
i teared up at the part where angela wore the caps with her to work. so touching and supportive
This was outstanding! This is why, at 73, I have not missed a mammogram since I was 40. In 1982, my father's 3 sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer and 2 of them were gone within a year. And, you never know when someone else who has put it off, will see something like this and be saved. Just as God saved Jenna.😊❤👏🎆✝️
I’m so sorry … your dad’s 3 sisters ! Scary stuff! I nvr miss my mammo either and plan on getting for as long as I can. My mom died from breast cancer two years ago.
I am so glad she's cancer free. Pam/Jenna is so likable and the gal we all want to be. Blessings on her and her family!
No breast cancer patient can ever say they are cancer free. They just don't know if there is a tiny rogue cell floating around thier body waiting to turn into mets. That's why they take the awful hormone blockers for years that cause hair loss, bone loss, depression, excrutiating bone pain, etc. Most people who haven't had breast cancer don't know about this part of the treatment. It can be worse than chemo and the minimum you take it is five years.
Finding out about her being diagnosed made me cry as if she was a lifelong friend. That’s what Jenna feels like. My relationship bloomed and grew along with Jim and Pam’s. My first baby, born out of wedlock, came along with Cecelia Halpert. My second baby came along with Jenna’s first real life pregnancy. She feels like a childhood friend. I’m so happy to hear she’s recovering. It’s weird to feel so protective over an absolute stranger but that’s how I feel about Jenna. ❤
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I’m here to say this. I’m a six-year survivor today. I had chemo surgery twice and radiation. The reason that they don’t have bells at the infusion centers is because some people are on chemo for the rest of their lives. Most of the time they will have bells in radiation, because everybody’s radiation eventually ends, no matter what stage they are. so glad Jenna shared her story and I love seeing how many of us are here.
😢 Hey 👋 my daughter went through the exact scenarios…💕😢 All Women are Strong within!! I send Hugs of Love and Congratulations to the Survivors of Cancer!!
When her best friend also started wearing a hat :) Thank you for sharing your story with us, and for all the best friends who help women through
That brought tears to my eyes. Everyone needs at least one friend in life who will 1) help bury the bodies and 2) wear a hat to help hide your cancer.
Not breast cancer but my husband had brain cancer. The shock of cancer is world altering. I pray for all those going through cancer 🙏🏻
Lovely human. Like Pam, so endearing, made us love her, but who would've known, watching The Office, that awful "Angela" the character is just as sweet a person as Jenna. So glad they are best friends.
Jenna, you are grit and grace. ❤ I lost it when Angela was mentioned. When your people truly support and love you through something, well that’s just incredible.
I love that she referenced Michael Scott.
“I'm thinking, uh, the next time you're in the shower, you should check yourself out. You know, give yourself an exam. Those things are like ticking time bags.”
- Michael Scott
I came here looking for this comment. You did not disappoint.
I have been diagnosed a few days ago. She's right: when it's breast cancer, the energy in the room changes. I knew it was breast cancer during the biopsies, I could see it in their eyes and I could feel the energy.
Last Spring I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive carcinoma also. Through all the steps of diagnosis and treatment I couldn’t believe it was happening to me. But I was so lucky. It was one small spot, a lumpectomy, no chemo just radiation. Although my journey was easier, I can still relate to so much of this. I’m amazed at the number of women who tell me they are many-years survivors. Thank you for sharing.
I have a similar story & am eternally grateful for the radiologist who found the hard to find mass…
My daughter and daughter in law are serial THE OFFICE watchers, and my DIL went through breast cancer treatment. Jenna and Hoda both seem like such warm, loving, down to earth humans! Congrats to you, Jenna!! 🎉
We love you Jenna. Words can't express how much we appreciate you. My wife has been going through an excruciating health crisis this year and our whole world has been turned upside down. Your podcast, your voice, your humor and light has kept me company and kept me laughing despite the pain we are experiencing. You are a gift to all of us. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. ❤
One of my aunts had breast cancer, she also battled it for 8 years, and passed away December 2022. And Jenna is also amazing! Just 😭😭😭😭
I appreciate her sharing her story! I’m adopted so did not know until my 40s that my biological father had colon cancer. One of my awesome doctors recommended I get genetic testing, and that testing revealed a genetic mutation that increases my breast cancer risk to 40%. Alarming news, but the GOOD news is that now insurance will cover me getting annual breast MRIs in addition to mammograms. This means that if I do develop something, it will be caught early. If there is cancer in your family history, please consider genetic testing!
Yep. I was in TEARS. Happy for Jenna. What resilience. And I wish all other women, who are going through that same journey as her, the best and to keep on fighting. Sending you lots of hugs from here. Take care and be safe out there. ❤ and ✌
Not Pam Pam and her Pam Pams 😭💔 she is such an inspiration 🥺❤️
This video made me cry. She’s just as beautiful and kind as her character on the office. One of my fave female actors and I’m so happy that she’s okay now. My step mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and it spread to her bones and said it was stage four and that she would only live 7 years. We were all so shattered and heartbroken. It was hard seeing her hair fall off and the weight loss and the life leave her, but she’s now cancer free. Miracles do happen. Sending love to anyone who’s going through this or has a loved one going through this battle. Things can get better ❤
God, the strength Jenna has to go through something like this. I'm continuing to pray for her. ❤
I just got rejected by my insurance for an U/S that the radiologist recommended after a mammogram bc I have very dense breast tissue. It's amazing, if this were a prostate issue there would be no question.
Have it done and deal with the bills later. Your life is worth more than something going to collections. In the mean time, fight your insurance until they agree to cover it. I still have medical bills for over $10k sitting in collections after nearly 7 years because I was broke but was on death’s door.
See if the radiologist can provide different wording for a referral to get an ultrasound. Sometimes insurance companies are picky about the details. Just a thought. I don't know
Have your Gynecologist write the script "correctly". Mine is covered every year. good luck!
What a load of bs
Go to planned parenthood they have a grant program that will cover the cost. I refer patients to planned parenthood daily for this reason and it gets covered for the US. There are programs I make sure all my patients get their US free through submitting extra paperwork. If your doctors office won’t do it you can go to planned parenthood themselves and ask about but your doctors office should help find a way.
Just yesterday I found out I have breast cancer on the portal as well. And now I was scrolling and found this. Thankfully I kept up with my screenings and they caught early .
I couldn’t help but cry as soon as I saw Jenna and heard that she had been diagnosed with cancer. I couldn’t pinpoint at first why I had such a physical response to seeing her, but then realized her curly short hair alongside the appearance of her facial features looks just like my granny’s during her chemo journey. My granny didn’t make it, as what was first breast cancer became brain cancer, and I never got to see her in remission speaking the way Jenna is. Thank you Jenna for sharing your story and spreading awareness for the people who could not.
I remember seeing Jenna wearing that black hat a lot on the Office Ladies instagram and thinking, "man, she loves that hat, huh?" You never really know what someone's going through.
I have had breast cancer since I was 40. I am now 72. My first diagnosis was early stage and so had a lumpectomy. No chemo or hormones although recommended. So life went on. I never knew my relatives. My grandmother apparently died of breast cancer. Anyway at 65, I was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. I had 3 tumors and 1 in my lymph node. Lymph nodes in arm removed. I had a mastectomy. I refused all other treatments. I wanted to do all the things I love to do which was bike riding and horse back riding. I had no time to be sick with side effects from treatment. No regrets. Maybe the best time of my life. I was on borrowed time and things felt so good. I still am NED, no evidence of disease. Unless you have a PET scan, itnis not possible to know how much those cancer cells have traveled. Breast cancer is a traveling disease. So I may die of brain cancer, but really it will always be breast cancer.
Hope you live many happy and healthy years moving forward
this news absolutely crushed me as if she’s a really close friend of mine. i’ve watched her on the office for so many years. she’s such an amazing and kind person I really hope everything goes ok for her
I’ve been sitting on the bench for awhile now watching the Office. So grateful for Jenna’s speedy recovery. 🙏🏼
I pray for everyone going through breast cancer,you get over this struggle❤ god bless you ❤
I loved how she said she felt a change of perspective on life and appreciating things that she once found annoying. It’s really a privilege to be alive and even experience nuisances
If anyone has watched Jenna on The Office or listened to her podcast feels like she is part of the family.
"You are gonna get your life back....😢❤ That gave me tears. I'm currently going through the complete program because of breast cancer stage 3...I hope to get my life back too...
I'm stage 4, and I don't envy you. I feel like stage 4 is almost easier to deal with than stage 3 because you still have words like "remission" in your vocabulary, and that's a LOT of pressure to achieve. Remission and cures are still often possible at stage 3, so I can imagine a drive to fighting harder than ever. I've settled into targeted therapy and monthly hormone injections for life. No true chemotherapy for me, which I see as a win.
One of my least favorite things about having cancer is people with the natural tendency to immediately react the same when they find out, "My aunt, grandma, mother (or whoever) DIED of cancer." It's like a natural instinct to address the trauma straight up front. I never know what to say to that other than, "Sorry for your loss." I wish people didn't feel the need to react with the people they knew who died, but it's awkward any which way, cancer sucks.
@@Sarappreciates Oh, I would never say that you got it easier. I wish you a long life with the best new modern treatment ! Some months ago I met my neighbour and she trapped me for ONE hour to tell me the complete story of her mother, who died of cancer, with tears and everything. I wasnt able to tell her to stop because I was to weak and to friendly. Many months and traumatic treatments later I'm brave to say I will never again let that happen to me. I will tell the people that this is the last thing I wanna hear at the moment and that they have to stop !
@@alleaufihreposition Yes, nobody else's cancer is YOUR cancer. It helps little to hear the tragedies, though I'm sure your neighbor's heart was in the right place, it's demoralizing AF to hear about other patients dying. I think it's okay to say I'm not in the right headspace for such a conversation when i encounter people who go full throttle. I can only process so much at a time. My own thing kinda takes up a lot of that processing power. It gets easier over the years, but I remember that being a hard thing especially at first. It's so cliche now that it almost feels like a running joke through the story of my life: cancer and death, haha, funny. Not really, but it's a little like being told the same bad joke ad nauseam. I handle a lot of it with humor in case you can't tell, I've developed a darker humor than ever before. 😋
My wife (and in a sense, I) went through this 15 years ago. Surgery. Radiation. Chemo. (slash, burn, and poison as we affectionately called it). She's been cancer free for 15 years and there's not a day that I don't wake up so very thankful for that. There is good reason for hope with this disease, now. Our advice: laugh as much as you can and lean on your support system as much as you need to.
Beautiful interview! Nothing but prayers to Jenna and her family, you're an inspiration. I also appreciate your reminder that even when the imaging center calls you back for additional screening, GO! It can be the difference between life and death
Wow that part about sitting on the bench watching today show made me tear up
Such a gut wrenching story, it reminds me of my wife’s cancer and all that entailed. She also didn’t have a bell at her treatment center. But … I was able to get all of our local family to wait outside the door and did a gauntlet of bells when she walked out. I’m thankful for all the health care workers in this field, my wife is alive because of their failure to quit. Best of luck to Jenna.
I went through almost the exact same thing she did only 13 years ago. This made me tear up. I love her so much and wish her the very very best.
absolutely beautiful. so honest. jenna is a real genuine giving soul. bless her journey and wisdom. loved this.
I'm late w my mammogram.
I'm going to schedule on Monday.
Thank you Jenna
My wife was diagnosed in 2015. Had chemotherapy and removal and reconstructive surgery while going through the chemo. She was diagnosed with two types in one breast, the nonaggressive type and the aggressive dangerous type. She was stage 3. She has been clear but she still has issues from the chemo.
Sending love and prayers to Jenna Fischer ❤🙏🏼.
Wow! I had no idea. Best 8 minutes I’ve spent in a long time. Thank you for this story Jenna & Hoda!
She's just THE most delightful, funny person - thanks for sharing Jenna.
I watched this video a few weeks ago, while overdue for my mammogram. I took it as a sign from above to make my appointment. They found something during my mammogram AND during the 2nd mammogram. My biopsy is scheduled for 12/31! Thank you Jenna for sharing and kicking my butt into gear.
I'm happy she found it early and hope everything turns out ok and healthy for her and her family. She gave us many laughs to forget our troubles. God Bless 🙏
Jenna wrote a great piece of nonfiction a few years ago on what it is like to be a working actress in LA. She is a pure delight, a sweet Midwestern girl. I wish her every blessing.
PSA Ladies: ask about/read your mammogram report. If it indicates you have "dense breast tissue", which is common, advocate for yourself and ask for an ultrasound.
Women's medicine is incredibly outdated and we need to demand better standard of care (like proper pain management for gynecological procedures). Sending love to all affected by cancer 💗
2-year survivor of stage 2 triple negative breast cancer at age 38. I can relate to what she said SO much and this was emotional for me to watch. To those who are traveling this road now, it will seem like the end will never come. But there is light at the end of the tunnel and you can do it!
She is so delightful ❤😊 thank you for sharing.
Cancer seems to touch everyone in some way. My wife had pre-cancer cells and had a double mastectomy. My father was diagnosed with mesothelioma a month before I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma.
Enjoy your healthy years. Even with a positive outcome, cancer changes everything.
Pam❤ we love you and will support you through it all!
Having gone through TNBC stage 2b 2 years ago i totally get it! Wishing her and every woman out there going through it strength and love ❤️
This felt very close to home for me as my mom is 1 year out from the beginning of her own chemo and all of this is so familiar. What a journey Jenna has been on. And it is not talked enough about how getting through the acute stage of treatment is just one part of it- there are maintenance meds and blood draws and imaging and ongoing side effects for years afterwards. Sending Jenna so much love and hope she has no lasting effects from treatment. Please get your mammogram, and if you've never had one, be sure to ask your doctor if you meet screening criteria!
We love you Jenna!!! You are a gem
Thank u Jenna for sharing your story. U will have helped countless people.
This was an incredible interview and im glad Jenna knew it was what she wanted to do when she could! Sending love to everyone needing it
My daughter went through the same experience two years ago. Women have strength and courage beyond any bar that is generally given them. It’s wonderful to you still smiling, Jenna.
Thank you for sharing Jenna. I also went through a lumpectomy a year ago, I'm fine.
Wonderful! Happy for you.
Amazing. Loved her on the office, love her podcast, and it wonderful to see that she’s so sweet in real life. A great inspiration.
Oh Jenna, you’re as delightful as I’d dreamed. Praying for the best for you and your sweet family!!
I relate to everything she said. That was 16 years ago but sometimes feels like yesterday. God bless her.
I am constantly checking myself, as my cousin, aunt and both grandmothers have had breast cancer. But I am NOT ALLOWED to have a mammogram because i am not 40 years old. The only time I can get one is if I go to a doctor after finding a lump, and hope that I get a referral. This needs to change :( Cancer exists before 40!
With that family history, you should be able to get the mammogram and genetic testing. Talk to your gynecologist or PCP.
I have diagnosticated with lynphoma in 2013 stage III and grace god let me live one more day every morning and see my 20 old son growing.
doing my ultrasound after hearing all these stories..,I was told my breasts were dense a couple years ago, but the doc did not even suggest doing additional tests...you have to be your own doc ladies
I was told mine are fibrous too. But they didn’t do anything other than monitor it them for a year
I've known 7 women over the past 3 years who have been diagnosed with one form of breast cancer or another. I am so happy to say that all are alive, in remission and thriving. All fighting their own personal fight. All have their individual roads of travel with peaks and valleys - and of which I am not qualified to share or tell. But this isn't an end. As a childhood survivor of eye cancer, I too am still here.
Beautifully spoken.
Much love, light and support to all who fight.
I got my mammogram and ultrasound Friday and they told me later that day I will need to come back next week for another exam. I'm worried and scared 😢. I didn't even look for this video but it popped up for me to watch 😮.
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Thank you so much for sharing your story Jenna. ❤️ Too many of my mom's friends, too many of my relatives, and now even too many of my own generation, are having to walk the difficult cancer journey. Thank you for the way you're showing up for all of us. And thank you Angela for all the support of your best friend. I love you ladies. ❤
Bless her heart. I work in healthcare and talk to my patients about getting their mammograms and this reminds ME that mine is due. I've had to have a biopsy a couple years ago, because I have calcium deposits and it was so scary. I, also, have worked in a breast center with women that were getting mammograms and biopsies. I think that's one reason I was afraid. I just knew too much, and being on the other side of it is really scary. It's one thing holding hands with those going through it, it's another being the one that needs that hand. Thankfully mine was benign, but I have such empathy for anyone going through this. ❤ Great story. Thank you for sharing.
This is an epidemic and should be treated as such but is not.
My mom got mammograms regularly, was diagnosed stage 1 and somehow went to stage 4 while undergoing "preventative"chemo and radiation and died.
Millions of dollars, bazillion walks and ribbons and yet more and more women are getting it younger and younger
It is not normal, it will never be okay, and we demand answers for these women and men with breast cancer. None of them should have had to go thru this.
Early detection and treatment is not good enough. We demand a solution to the cause in the first place.