Jane Fonda reveals that her cancer in remission, three months after she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
In a blog post headlined “Best Birthday Present Ever”, Fonda wrote that her oncologist had told her she could “discontinue” the chemotherapy treatments she had received for her illness.
“I am feeling so blessed, so fortunate,” the blog post from Fonda – who turns 85 on 21 December – also said. “I thank all of you who prayed and sent good thoughts my way. I am confident that it played a role in the good news.”
She also wrote on Instagram, “Last week I was told by my oncologist that my cancer is in remission and I can discontinue chemo.” She continued, “I am feeling so blessed, so fortunate. I thank all of you who prayed and sent good thoughts my way. I am confident that it played a role in the good news.”
Fonda first shared the news of her diagnosis on Instagram in September and then, a few days later, documented her experience with the illness thus far in a blog post on her website, reassuring fans that she felt “stronger” than she had in years.
The actor began by thanking her followers for “all the expressions of love and support” since the announcement, adding that she had “been deeply moved and uplifted.”
Fonda at the time also said that she felt fortunate because doctors consider that particular illness as “very treatable”, with about 73% of people diagnosed with it surviving for at least five years, according to the American Cancer Society.
Fonda has used her diagnosis to call attention to how many Americans lack access to quality healthcare and medical insurance, and she has also sought to call attention to how fossil fuels and pesticides cause cancer.
