Big Bang Theory star's shock cancer diagnosis
Big Bang Theory star Kate Micucci has revealed that she has lung cancer, in a shocking update on social media.
The 43-year-old actress, known for her role as Lucy on the iconic show, shared a video from a hospital bed with the caption: “An update on what I’ve been up to," and the hashtags #imokay #solucky and #sendinglove.
She revealed that she was recovering from surgery, and how they managed to detect the tumour early on.
“Um, I’m in the hospital, but it’s because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday,” she began in the video.
“They caught it really early. It’s really weird, because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life so uh, you know, it was a surprise.
“But I guess, also, it happens and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I’m all good," she said, giving a thumbs up to the camera.
“It’s been a little bit of a trip and, probably be moving slow for a few weeks but then I’ll be back at it,” she said, adding that she can't wait to do some painting.
“Why am I still talking ... ‘cause I’m on drugs!” she playfully said.
The actress was still in good spirits despite the diagnosis and surgery, as she also shared a few clips of her walking down the hospital corridor in her gown, and wheeling her IV drip while saying “Woohoo!”
“I gotta say the artwork here is pretty nice, yeah yeah,” she said, and ended the video with a picture of her in the hospital bed holding up banana in one hand and a packet of Frosted Flakes cereal in the other.
Fans flocked to comments to send their well-wishes, with a few others saying they were glad she detected the cancer early on
“Sending love and healing!” one fan wrote.
“I’m happy for early detection!!! Heal well,” another said.
“Glad they caught it early. Get lots of rest and be gentle on yourself,” a third commented.
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