On Monday, comedian and Actress Kathy Griffin shared she is battling lung cancer and is going into surgery.
Griffin shared the news in a photo on Twitter which now has over 86 thousand likes.
pic.twitter.com/XoqoudcIK1— Kathy Griffin (@Kathy Griffin) 1627906508
60-year-old Kathy Griffin's tweet said:
"I've got to tell you guys something. I have cancer."
"I'm about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed."
"Yes, I have lung cancer even though I've never smoked!"
She shared the doctors are optimistic as they caught the cancer in stage one. With the surgery, she hopes to avoid chemotherapy and radiation all together.
Griffin continued:
"I should have normal function with my breathing. I should be up and running around as usual in a month or less."
Griffin has been trying to get back on the comedy stages since she was blacklisted in Hollywood over the photo of her holding a likeness of then-President Trump's severed head.
She noted:
"It's been a helluva 4 years, trying to get back to work, making you guys laugh and entertaining you, but I'm gonna be just fine."
Griffin ended her announcement by sharing she is fully vaccinated and not being so would make matters more serious.
She ended with:
"Please stay up to date on your medical check ups."
"It'll save your life."
Many people on Twitter have poured their love for her in the comments, some even sharing their own stories.
I also am going through the same thing. But I have mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos while serving in the Navy. I\u2019m with you all the way Love.— James Howey (@James Howey) 1627909853
Kathy, you're the baddest MF on TV and Twitter, there's nothing you can't beat! Sending love and positivity for a speedy recovery!— Fifty Shades of Whey (@Fifty Shades of Whey) 1627909311
Please let her know that my BFF was diagnosed with 4th stage lung cancer 3 years and 2 months ago. It spread to her brain. She's had three surgeries, 2 on tumors in her brain. And she's doing well. \nImmunotherapy is changing the game. \nWishing her the best— ANTIFA's best friend - AntiCorp (@ANTIFA's best friend - AntiCorp) 1627909739
There\u2019s tough and then there\u2019s Kathy Griffin. You got this KG! Sending love— NoelCaslerComedy (@NoelCaslerComedy) 1627915265
I have Stage IV lung cancer. Never-smoker. I have survived over 6 yrs. Research has led to new treatments that are helping us live longer. Best of luck, KG!— Denise M \ud83d\udc31\ud83d\udc15 (@Denise M \ud83d\udc31\ud83d\udc15) 1627909251
Another soon-to-be victory and triumph for KG. All in a day\u2019s work for you. Love you.— Louis Virtel (@Louis Virtel) 1627914581
I'm so sorry Kathy, you are badass and will defeat cancer. Sending you vibes for a speedy recovery, you got this.— David Weissman (@David Weissman) 1627907175
Kathy, one of my best friends had the same diagnosis, same surgery, no history of smoking. We just celebrated her sixth anniversary since. Holding you in my heart.— Connie Schultz (@Connie Schultz) 1627912940
Griffin!!! Hang in there. You can do this. You will do this. And you will thrive.— George Hahn (@George Hahn) 1627913840
Kathy, You\u2019ve got a ton of support from every corner of the earth because you rock. Sending prayers and much love. #YouGotThis— \ud83c\udfdd Kim (@\ud83c\udfdd Kim) 1627909494
Griffin sat down with Nightline co-anchor Juju Chang to share her diagnosis just days after hearing the news herself.
In the interview, she recalled:
"As a friend of mine had said, 'How many kicks in the nuts can you take?'"
"And I'm like 'my nuts are pretty strong, but it's a challenge'."
She continued:
"I was definitely in shock."
"I'm still a little bit in shock, not denial, but once a day I'll turn to somebody and be like, 'Can you believe this shit? Is this a bitch or what?'"
Griffin had been hospitalized just last year for abdominal pain she thought was related to COVID, but it turned out to be an abdominal infection.
We hope Griffin has a speedy recovery.
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