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Jenna Fischer joined Hoda Kotb on TODAY to discuss her recent cancer journey.
In October 2024, Julie Fischer shared her breast cancer diagnosis, unveiling her battle with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer. However, she comforting news that she has completed chemotherapy and is now cancer-free followed soon after.
On October 21, Fischer appeared on TODAY and shared her experiences from diagnosis to treatment. She emphasized the importance of early detection in her recovery. Initially, when doctors recommended a follow-up ultrasound after her routine mammogram, Fischer felt no concern, leading to her surprise when she later received the news.
While hiking, Fischer accessed her ultrasound results digitally. “I checked the portal on the hike, and that’s when I saw words like ‘invasive,’ ‘ductal,’ ‘carcinoma,’ ‘malignant,’” she recounted. “And I was like, ‘Those words sound like cancer words.’”
Once her doctor confirmed the diagnosis, Fischer experienced disbelief. “The moment that really got me was when my oncologist mentioned chemotherapy,” she admitted. “That’s when I really lost it.”
Fischer began treatment right away, enduring some hair loss, and leaned on her family and friends for support during this challenging time. She expressed her gratitude for the care she received and noted that many people helped her and her family.
Currently taking post-treatment medication, Fischer is in remission and has a clean bill of health.
In an emotional Instagram post shared on October 21, Fischer thanked TODAY and Kotb for allowing her to share her story and raise awareness about early cancer screenings. “A big thank you to @hodakotb and everyone at the @todayshow for having me on to talk about my journey with breast cancer,” she wrote. She hopes her experience will provide comfort to other women facing similar challenges.
Fischer concluded her message with a vital reminder for her fans: “Another reminder to get your mammogram and any follow-up tests your doctor recommends. Ninety-nine percent of women who receive an early breast cancer diagnosis survive it. Early detection is why my treatment was so successful.”