'Never smoked a cigarette in my life': Big Bang Theory star Kate Micucci reveals shock cancer diagnosis
Big Bang Theory star Kate Micucci has revealed her shock cancer diagnosis.
The actress and comedian, 43, shared a candid video on TikTok from her hospital bed with fans, revealing she has lung cancer.
Micucci, 43, said she's recovering from surgery and doctors caught the disease early, but said the diagnosis was a surprise as she has "never smoked a cigarette in my life".
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Big Bang Theory star Kate Micucci has revealed her shock cancer diagnosis. TikTok
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"This is not a TikTok, it's a sicktok, I'm in hospital because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday," she explained.
"They caught it really, early but it's weird as I've never smoked a cigarette in my life."
She added, while reassuring fans: "The greatest news is they caught it early and got it out so it's all good, but it's been a bit of a trip. I'll be moving slowly for a few weeks but I'll be back at it."
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The actress revealed she has lung cancer and shared a video from hospital. TikTok
Her video got more than 122,000 likes and her post was inundated with well-wishes from fans.
"I'm glad they caught it in time. Get well soon," one follower commented.
In the comments, Micucci revealed that before her diagnosis, she had scans following "one thing in her bloodwork that came back really high".
She's best known for playing Lucy on The Big Bang Theory. CBS
According to the Cancer Council, lung cancer symptoms include a persistent cough, a long lung infection, shortness of breath and chest pain.
Micucci is best known for playing Lucy on The Big Bang Theory and has appeared in films including The Little Hours and Sandy Wexler.
She is married to musician Jake Sinclair, with the pair tying the knot back in 2018.
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