Current:Home > reviews'Big Bang Theory' star Kate Micucci reveals lung cancer diagnosis: 'I've never smoked a cigarette' -TradeBridge
'Big Bang Theory' star Kate Micucci reveals lung cancer diagnosis: 'I've never smoked a cigarette'
View
Date:2025-04-20 11:06:50
"Big Bang Theory" star Kate Micucci revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
The actress and singer shared a TikTok on Saturday of her sitting in a hospital bed after surgery to remove cancerous cells. "I'm in the hospital, but it's because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. They caught it really early," she said.
"It's really weird, because I've never smoked a cigarette in my life, so it was a surprise," Micucci continued. "But also I guess, also, it happens and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I'm all good."
The "Garfunkel and Oates" star added that she'll "probably be moving slow for a few weeks," but is excited to get back to painting.
Micucci also included a video of her taking a walk through the hospital while hooked up to an IV as she admired the building's artwork.
Lung cancer accounts for one in five cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Active smokers and people who have previously smoked are the most at risk for the diagnosis.
It is rare for people who have never smoked to be diagnosed, but it can happen due to genetics or being exposed to radon, asbestos, secondhand smoke, air pollution and more, per the ACS.
'Home Alone' star Ken Hudson Campbellhas successful surgery for cancer after crowdfunding
Micucci answered a fan question in the comments section of her TikTok, revealing what caused her to do a screening.
"I had one thing in my bloodwork that came back really high," she explained. "So I went to a preventative doc who did a few scans. He scanned my heart and that's where the spot in my lung was noticed."
Comedian Tom Green commented, "Get well soon best wishes and good luck with your recovery."
In addition to Micucci's roles on "Big Bang Theory" and "Garfunkel & Oates," she's done voice-over work for numerous movies and films including "Mickey Mouse Funhouse," "Doc McStuffins: The Doc and Bella Are In!" and voicing Velma Dinkley in various "Scooby-Doo!" projects.
Micucci is also a singer-songwriter, recently releasing the children's album "My Hat" in November.
'I'm crushing big-time, Daphne!':Fans cheer as new 'Scooby-Doo' depicts Velma as queer
veryGood! (65)
Related
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Republican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray vying for Indiana’s open Senate seat
- Kamala Harris concert rallies: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, more perform
- GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid
- 'Most Whopper
- Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress
- Democrats in Ohio defending 3 key seats in fight for control of US House
- Jaw-Dropping Amazon Fashion Deals: 3 Long-Sleeve Shirts for $19, Plus Up to 69% Off Fall Styles
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Taylor Swift watches Chiefs play Monday Night Football after end of US Eras Tour
Ranking
- All That You Wanted to Know About She’s All That
- Zooey Deschanel Shares the 1 Gift She'd Give Her Elf Character
- Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in court after missing deadline to turn over assets
- Justices who split on an abortion measure ruling vie to lead Arkansas Supreme Court
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- These Oprah’s Favorite Things Are Major Sell-Out Risks: Don’t Miss Your Chance!
- Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
- Fantasy football waiver wire: 10 players to add for NFL Week 10
Recommendation
What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
Kirk Herbstreit calls dog's cancer battle 'one of the hardest things I've gone through'
Queen Camilla Withdraws From Public Engagements Due to Chest Infection
Democratic mayors in San Francisco and Oakland fight to keep their jobs on Election Day
Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
Home Depot founder Bernard Marcus, Trump supporter and Republican megadonor, has died
Soccer Player José Hugo de la Cruz Meza Dead at 39 After Being Struck by Lightning During Televised Game
Tropical Storm Rafael to become hurricane before landfall in Cuba. Is US at risk?