Kate Micucci, who joined the likes of Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons, and Johnny Galecki on The Big Bang Theory in 2013, has shared with fans that she was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.
The 43-year-old actress, also known for roles on Scrubs and Raising Hope, shared the difficult news in a candid TikTok on Saturday, posting a glimpse into her recovery after undergoing surgery last week.
The comedian was supported by fans as she maintained that the cancer was fortunately caught early, and that she is now "all good."
@katiemicucci An update on what I’ve been up to. 🫁 #sicktok #hospital #imokay #solucky #sendinglove ♬ original sound - Katemicucci
Filming herself in a hospital gown while resting in her hospital room, Kate first noted: "Hey everybody, this is not a TikTok, it's a Sick Tok," before revealing: "I'm in the hospital, but it's because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. They caught it really early."
She then confessed: "It's really weird, because I've never smoked a cigarette in my life," admitting it was certainly a "surprise."
Still, Kate continued: "I guess, also, it happens, and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I'm all good."
"It's been a little bit of a trip," she further shared, adding that she will be "moving slow" for the coming weeks, though she expressed her excitement at hopefully returning to painting soon.
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"Why am I still talking? 'Cause I'm on drugs!" she ultimately joked, before sharing a slew of clips from her time in the hospital, appearing in good spirits while walking through the hospital hallways with her IV.
"An update on what I've been up to," she wrote in her caption, along with the hashtags "I'm okay," "so lucky," and "sending love."
Her fans were quick to take to the comments section and send Kate their well wishes, with one writing: "First things first, glad you are okay, be strong, be you, a happy person, for all of us," as others followed suit with: "I'm glad they caught it in time. Get well soon," and: "Praying for a speedy recovery," as well as: "I'm happy for early detection! Heal well."
Kate has been married to musician Jake Sinclair, 38, since 2018, and the two share a son, born in January 2020.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the US sees approximately 200,00 cases of lung cancer each year, and though it is most common among smokers, non-smokers can be diagnosed as a result of secondhand smoke, air pollution, or exposure to radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas.
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