Jane Fonda reveals non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma prognosis, says she’s dealing effectively with chemo

Jane Fonda stated on social media Friday that she has most cancers. “So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share. I’ve been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and have started chemo treatments,” the 84-year-old actor wrote in an Instagram put up. “This is a very treatable cancer,” she added, “so I feel very lucky.”

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a most cancers that begins within the white blood cells and impacts elements of the physique’s immune system.

Fonda acknowledged that not like many, she is privileged to have insurance coverage, and entry to the very best medical doctors and care. “Almost every family in America has had to deal with cancer at one time or another and far too many don’t have access to the quality health care I am receiving and this is not right,” she stated.

Fonda stated she has begun a six-month course of chemotherapy, is dealing with the remedies effectively, and won’t let it intervene together with her local weather activism. Fonda has handled most cancers earlier than. She had a tumor faraway from her breast in 2010, and has additionally had pores and skin most cancers.

Part of a legendary Hollywood household, Fonda gained fame for each her performing and her activism beginning within the late Sixties. She gained Oscars for her performances in 1971′s Klute and 1978′s Coming Home. She has additionally starred within the movies Barbarella and 9 to five, and within the Netflix sequence Grace and Frankie.