'Veep' Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis via Twitter
Julia Louis-Dreyfus recently announced that she has breast cancer.
The "Veep" actress broke the news on Wednesday by posting on her Twitter account. "1 in 8 women get breast cancer," she wrote. "Today, I'm the one."
She added, "The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union. The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal healthcare a reality."
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The diagnosis comes after what has been a successful year for the comedienne. Earlier this month, Louis-Dreyfus broke the record for winning the most Emmys for a single role. She bagged her sixth consecutive win for lead actress in a comedy for her outstanding portrayal on the HBO series, "Veep." It is also her seventh win in the overall category. She previously snagged the award for her role on "The New Adventures of Old Christine."
According to CNN, HBO confirmed that Louis-Dreyfus received her diagnosis just a day following her historic win. The network clarified that her recent announcement was not related to the decision to end "Veep" after season 7, which is currently being written. HBO went on to say that "Veep's" production may be moved just to accommodate its main lead.
BBC notes that breast cancer is the most common cancer that affects women all over the world. In the United States and the United Kingdom, one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime.
An average of 55,000 individuals are diagnosed with the said condition every year in the UK, which equates to roughly 150 people per day. Although it also targets men, breast cancer is far more common among women.
Just like any other illness, recovery chances are good if the cancer is detected early. Physicians generally advise patients to undergo mammography, a process that checks for cancer cells inside the breasts if there are no symptoms of cancer.
