Current:Home > Invest'Big Bang Theory' star Kate Micucci reveals lung cancer diagnosis: 'I've never smoked a cigarette'-LoTradeCoin
'Big Bang Theory' star Kate Micucci reveals lung cancer diagnosis: 'I've never smoked a cigarette'
View Date:2025-01-11 14:50:14
"Big Bang Theory" star Kate Micucci revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
The actress and singer shared a TikTok on Saturday of her sitting in a hospital bed after surgery to remove cancerous cells. "I'm in the hospital, but it's because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. They caught it really early," she said.
"It's really weird, because I've never smoked a cigarette in my life, so it was a surprise," Micucci continued. "But also I guess, also, it happens and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I'm all good."
The "Garfunkel and Oates" star added that she'll "probably be moving slow for a few weeks," but is excited to get back to painting.
Micucci also included a video of her taking a walk through the hospital while hooked up to an IV as she admired the building's artwork.
Lung cancer accounts for one in five cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Active smokers and people who have previously smoked are the most at risk for the diagnosis.
It is rare for people who have never smoked to be diagnosed, but it can happen due to genetics or being exposed to radon, asbestos, secondhand smoke, air pollution and more, per the ACS.
'Home Alone' star Ken Hudson Campbellhas successful surgery for cancer after crowdfunding
Micucci answered a fan question in the comments section of her TikTok, revealing what caused her to do a screening.
"I had one thing in my bloodwork that came back really high," she explained. "So I went to a preventative doc who did a few scans. He scanned my heart and that's where the spot in my lung was noticed."
Comedian Tom Green commented, "Get well soon best wishes and good luck with your recovery."
In addition to Micucci's roles on "Big Bang Theory" and "Garfunkel & Oates," she's done voice-over work for numerous movies and films including "Mickey Mouse Funhouse," "Doc McStuffins: The Doc and Bella Are In!" and voicing Velma Dinkley in various "Scooby-Doo!" projects.
Micucci is also a singer-songwriter, recently releasing the children's album "My Hat" in November.
'I'm crushing big-time, Daphne!':Fans cheer as new 'Scooby-Doo' depicts Velma as queer
veryGood! (65729)
Related
- Indiana man is found guilty of murder in the 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls
- Colorado Springs school district plans teacher housing on district property
- Why Miley Cyrus Called Out Audience at 2024 Grammy Awards
- Texas mother rescues 2 children, dies trying to save 1-year-old from house fire
- Horoscopes Today, November 9, 2024
- Phoebe Bridgers and Bo Burnham Enjoy Date Night as a Couple at the 2024 Grammys
- Paris Jackson covers up over 80 tattoos at the Grammys: 'In love with my alter ego'
- Detroit father of 6 dies days after being mauled by 3 dogs: family says
- 'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
- Try to Catch Your Breath After Seeing Kelly Clarkson's Sweet 2024 Grammys Date Night With Son Remy
Ranking
- 24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed
- Jay-Z calls out Grammys for snubbing Beyoncé in acceptance speech: We want y'all to get it right
- Celine Dion's surprise Grammys appearance gets standing ovation amid health battle
- San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction
- Women suing over Idaho’s abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies, becoming ‘medical refugees’
- Pennsylvania governor to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit
- Blue Ivy Steals the Show While Jay-Z Accepts 2024 Grammys Global Impact Award
- Police raided George Pelecanos' home. 15 years later, he's ready to write about it
Recommendation
-
DWTS' Gleb Savchenko Shares Why He Ended Brooks Nader Romance Through Text Message
-
Céline Dion's Rare Outing With Son René-Charles at 2024 Grammys Put the Power of Love on Display
-
Céline Dion Makes Rare Public Appearance at 2024 Grammys Amid Health Battle
-
'It killed him': Families of victims of big tech, present at Senate hearing, share their stories
-
Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horse
-
Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly fall as Chinese shares skid despite moves to help markets
-
Doctor who prescribed 500,000 opioids in 2-year span has conviction tossed, new trial ordered
-
BaubleBar Founders (& Best Friends) Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobvsky Share Galentine's Day Gift Ideas