“This is a very treatable cancer. 80% of people survive, so I feel very lucky,” the legendary actress wrote on Instagram.
Jane Fonda announced Friday that she has cancer.
“So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share. I’ve been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and have started chemo treatments,” the legendary actress, 84, wroteFonda also called herself “lucky” to “have health insurance and access to the best doctors and treatment,” acknowledging that she is “priviledged [sic]” as a celebrity.
“Almost every family in America has had to deal with cancer at one time or another and far too many don’t have access to the quality health care I am receiving and this is not right,” she continued. The “Georgia Rule” star shared she has been doing chemo for six months and is “handling the treatments quite well,” noting that she will not let the disease interfere with her climate change activism.
“The midterms are looming, and they are beyond consequential so you can count on me to be right there together with you as we grow our army of climate champions,” she added.Fonda said she has found through this experience that cancer is “a teacher”and she is “paying attention to the lessons it holds for me.”Fans and celebrities flooded the comments sections with words of support and encouragement after the beloved star revealed her diagnosis.Naomi Campbell wrote, “GRACEFUL QUEEN.
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