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Actress Jenna Fischer recently revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. On October 8, the star posted a touching update for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Instagram.
“Back in October 2023, I posted a photo of myself on Instagram preparing for my routine mammogram with a joking reminder to ‘take care of your ticking time bags’ a la Michael Scott. After inconclusive results on that mammogram due to dense breast tissue, my doctor ordered a breast ultrasound.”
she began. “They found something in my left breast. A biopsy was ordered. Then, on December 1, 2023, I learned I had stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer.”
Fischer shared that she underwent a lumpectomy in January to remove the tumor, which was fortunately caught early and hadn’t spread. However, due to the “aggressive nature” of her cancer, she required chemotherapy and radiation.
Furthermore, the actress also experienced 12 rounds of chemotherapy beginning in February and three weeks of radiation starting in June. She has since received infusions of two other medications.
Fischer further expressed her relief, sharing that she is feeling great. She noted that she lost her hair during chemotherapy but was able to manage the transition with some great wigs and hats, which her family affectionately called “Wigats.” This allowed her to wait until now to reveal her journey.
Lastly, she revealed that she opened up about her diagnosis on social media to encourage everyone to get their annual mammograms. She emphasized the importance of asking doctors to calculate Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Scores and to get any necessary additional screenings.
She admitted that it was her timely screenings that helped her start treatment on time, noting that if she had waited six more months, her cancer would have spread.
Fischer added that she hopes sharing her breast cancer journey will serve as a source of support for any women going through the same experience. She expressed gratitude to her team of doctors and nurses, as well as her friends, family, and fellow cancer survivors, for their support during this difficult time.
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Ali Wong, the comedian famed for her sharp humor, has opened up about her personal life, telling the story of her growing relationship with fellow comedian Bill Hader. In her most recent Netflix special, Ali Wong: Single Lady, she openly talked about her new romance and how it developed following her divorce from her ex-husband, Justin Hakuta.
Ali Wong announced her split from her eight-year marriage to Justin Hakuta in 2022. Wong explained how the media coverage of her divorce originally made her feel embarrassed and vulnerable.
However, it also created unforeseen opportunities. She sarcastically stated that the massive coverage of her split served as a Bat-Signal, informing potential suitors that she was available. One of those curious men turned out to be Bill Hader, who had long admired Wong from afar for some time.
Despite the awkwardness of her personal life being made public, Wong uses it as material for her comedy. In her show, she joked about the challenges of dating after divorce, particularly finding a partner who met all of her criteria: talented, funny, and someone she’d be happy to introduce to her children.
Wong first met Bill Hader at social gatherings, but she had no idea he was romantically interested until a mutual friend gave her his phone number. Hader was quick to express his feelings after learning of her divorce. Ali Wong revealed in her Netflix special that Hader called her and said, “I have had a crush on you forever, and I want you to be my girlfriend.”
Shortly after that conversation, Wong traveled to Europe, where Hader began to woo her with a series of flower deliveries. The first bouquet was delivered to her in London, followed by more extravagant arrangements in Amsterdam, Cologne, and Copenhagen. Wong told her friends about Hader’s gestures, and their reactions were mixed.
While her female friends were jealous and thought it was nice, her male friends laughed that such dedication was unusual, even calling it a psychopathic action. Wong answered by pointing out that romantic gestures from men have become so uncommon that any effort is now regarded as suspicious.
Although Wong was hesitant at first, Hader’s persistence paid off. The romance, which began with a few flower bouquets, gradually grew into deeper feelings between the two. Wong admits, “I did fall in love again. Some of you might know who the guy is. And it just so happens to be the man who sent me all of those flowers in Europe.”
Despite moving on with Hader, Wong has maintained a strong bond with her ex-husband, Justin Hakuta. The two have two children, and Wong adds that they are still close friends even after their divorce.
She stated that divorce does not have to be bitter, stating, “Divorce gets a really bad reputation and it can sound really scary and full of acrimony. But then just look at me as an alternate example of how it can be: I’m best friends with my ex-husband.”
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