‘I am very, very lucky’: Kate Micucci says she is cancer free after surgery to remove lung cancer
ByNatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Kate Micucci FILE PHOTO: Kate Micucci attends "Clerks III" Premiere at TCL Chinese 6 Theaters on August 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The actress and comedian gave her fans a health update. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
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ByNatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Kate Micucci has given her fans a health update after disclosing last week that she had undergone surgery for lung cancer.
The 43-year-old “Big Bang Theory” actress shared on TikTok, “I just wanted to thank you all so much for the good wishes and all the love that I have received this past week. It meant so much to me and really came at a time that I really needed it so thank you.”
She added that she is cancer-free after her surgery to remove cancer from her lung and that she will not need any follow-up treatment.
Lung cancer accounts for 1 in 5 cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. It was announced last week that actor Andre Braugher died of lung cancer after being diagnosed a few months ago.
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Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Actress Kate Micucci arrives at the world premiere of Touchstone Pictures' "When in Rome" held at the El Capitan Theater on January 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Through the years SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Musicians Kate Micucci (L) and Riki Lindhome of the musical group Garfunkel and Oates peform onstage at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 25, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Actresses/songwriters Kate Micucci (L) and Riki Lindhome of Garfunkel and Oates attend CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Through the years PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 20: Actress Kate Micucci of "The Little Hours" attends The IMDb Studio featuring the Filmmaker Discovery Lounge, presented by Amazon Video Direct: Day One during The 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb) (Rich Polk)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 12: Actress Kate Micucci attends 2017 Sundance NEXT FEST at The Theater at The Ace Hotel on August 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Sundance) (Matt Winkelmeyer)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 12: Actress Kate Micucci attends 2017 Sundance NEXT FEST at The Theater at The Ace Hotel on August 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Sundance) (Matt Winkelmeyer)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 12: Actress Kate Micucci attends 2017 Sundance NEXT FEST at The Theater at The Ace Hotel on August 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Sundance) (Matt Winkelmeyer)
Through the years WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Kate Micucci attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" at Regency Village Theatre on February 02, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images) (Sarah Morris/Getty Images)
Through the years BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 13: (L-R) Grey Griffin and Kate Micucci attend Scooby-Doo's 50th Birthday Event on September 13, 2019 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Movement Strategy for Scooby-Doo 50th Birthday Event) (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Movement Strate)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 24: Kate Micucci attends "Clerks III" Premiere at TCL Chinese 6 Theaters on August 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Through the years WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: (L-R) Kate Micucci and Rian Johnson attend Netflix's Glass Onion Los Angeles Tastemaker Screening at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on January 14, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Netflix) (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Netflix)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Kate Micucci attends 2023 WIF (Women In Film) Oscar Party at NeueHouse Los Angeles on March 10, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Kate Micucci attends "Spamalot" Opening Night at St. James Theatre on November 16, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
