Celebrity News August 05, 2021
Kathy Griffin Gives Candid Update After Lung Cancer Surgery
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Comedian Kathy Griffin is recovering from lung cancer surgery, and sharing her journey with fans.
"To be honest, this cancer surgery was a little more than I had anticipated,” she posted on Instagram. “Tonight will be my first night without any narcotic pain killers. Hello Tylenol, my new best friend!"
Citing a suicide attempt last year, she continued, “The last time I was in a hospital was in June 2020 when I tried to take my own life and overdosed on prescription pills."
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Kathy has also battled a pill addiction in the past, and told fans, "With over a year clean and drug free, I now know I can do this and anything I want without those devil pills. Y'know what? I fear drugs and addiction more than I fear cancer. So, I think I'll be ok."
The 60-year-old revealed her cancer diagnosis on Monday, tweeting, “I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed. Yes, I have lung cancer even though I’ve never smoked!”
After the news broke, “Extra’s” Senior Executive Producer Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey learned more about the disease from Dr. Robert J. McKenna M.D., Professor of Surgery at Saint John’s Cancer Institute.
Dr. McKenna is not treating Kathy, but he is a pioneer in the field.
Lisa asked what factors might contribute to someone getting lung cancer. Watch the video!
