Jane Fonda revealed she has started her chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 84.
In an emotional Instagram post, the American actress shared the devastating news with her loyal legion of fans online, but insisted to fans that she’s “lucky”.
The Hollywood star was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma which she explained is a “very treatable cancer” as she shared the news to her 1.9 million followers on Instagram.
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In a lengthy post, she wrote: “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.
“This is a very treatable cancer. 80% of people survive, so I feel very lucky.”
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After sharing the news, the Nine to Five actress used her Instagram post to raise awareness about the healthcare in America as she described herself as “privileged” online.
She continued: “I’m also lucky because I have health insurance and access to the best doctors and treatments. I realize, and it’s painful, that I am privileged in this.
“Almost every family in America has had to deal with cancer at one point or another and far too many don’t have access to the quality health care I am receiving and this is not right.
“We also need to be talking much more not just about cures but about causes so we can eliminate them. For example, people need to know that fossil fuels cause cancer. So do pesticides, many of which are fossil fuel-based, like mine.”
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The actress went on to explain that she will be doing chemotherapy for six months but reassured her adoring followers that it won’t interrupt her activism work.
Jane went on: “I’m doing chemo for 6 months and am handling the treatments quite well and, believe me, I will not let any of this interfere with my climate activism.
“Cancer is a teacher and I’m paying attention to the lessons it holds for me. One thing it’s shown me already is the importance of community.
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“Of growing and depending one’s community so that we are not alone. And the cancer, along with my age –almost 85– definitely teaches the importance of adapting to realities.
“We’re living through the most consequential time in human history because what we do or don’t do right now will determine what kind of future there will be and I will not allow cancer to keep me from doing all I can, using every tool in my toolbox and that very much includes continuing to build this Fire Drill Fridays community and finding new ways to use our collective strength to make change,” she added.
“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.”
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After sharing the news on social media, the loving mum-of-three was flooded with messages of support from her famous friends and loyal fans online.
American talk show host Chelsea Handler penned: “Love you, Jane. Thinking of you, always.”
Supermodel Naomi Campbell chimed in with: “GRACEFUL QUEEN. @janefonda thank you, even at this difficult time you are sharing with the Us. It’s so important to have a positive mind set !! And you do, GODBLESS!! you My thoughts and prayers are with you…”
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