‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals which celebrity had a ‘salty’ reaction to news of her cancer

Jenna Fischer has revealed that her famous friend and fellow actress Christina Applegate had a “salty” reaction after being diagnosed with cancer.

“The Office” alum — who played Pam Beesly on the hit NBC sitcom — revealed earlier this month that he was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

appearing on View “Today”.Fisher said she received her diagnosis in October 2023. Her husband, Lee Kirk, was the first person she told the news to.

One of the first friends she decided to share news of her health issues with was Applegate, with whom she co-starred in the 2011 film “Hall Pass.”

“I called her, and she answered the phone, and she said, ‘What phone?’ And I said, ‘It’s breast cancer.’ And she said, ‘I knew it.’”

“It’s salty. That’s one salty language. I love her for that,” Fisher said of Applegate, who suffers from multiple sclerosis.

The 50-year-old actress said she underwent treatment and is now cancer-free.

“After completing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, I am now cancer free,” she wrote.

However, the road to recovery has not always been smooth.

Fisher told fans that she underwent a lumpectomy in January to remove the tumor, which fortunately had not spread because doctors caught it early. Due to the “aggressive nature” of her cancer, the star required chemotherapy and radiation.

She underwent 12 rounds of weekly chemotherapy starting in February and began three weeks of radiotherapy in June. Fisher was also treated with injections of two other medications.

“I’m happy to say I feel great,” she shared on one programme Instagram share.

“I lost my hair during chemo, but thanks to some adorable wigs and hats (which my family affectionately called ‘wigates’), I’ve been able to wait until now to reveal everything that’s been happening to me,” Fisher continued. “I’m making this announcement for several reasons.”

“First, I’m ready to get rid of the wig. Second, I ask you to have a yearly mammogram. You can also ask your doctor to calculate your breast cancer risk score and perform any additional tests needed. I’m serious, call your doctors now.”

Fisher also gave a special shout-out to her former The Office co-star, Angela Kinsey, and her husband, Joshua Snyder.

Fisher has been married to her husband, director Lee Kirk, since 2010. They have two children: son Weston Lee and daughter Harper Marie.