Comedian Kathy Griffin has revealed that she will undergo surgery for lung cancer and that her doctors are optimistic she “should be up and running around as usual in a month or less.”
The comedian took to Instagram and other social media on Monday to announce her cancer, adding that it was caught early and confined to her left lung. Griffin said the surgery will result in half her left lung being removed.
“It’s been a helluva four years, trying to get back to work, making you guys laugh and entertaining you, but I’m gonna be just fine,” she wrote. “Please stay up to date on your medical check ups.”
Well-wishers included Jane Lynch, who wrote on Twitter: “I’m beaming out to you all my love and vibes for good health,” and Ashley Nicole Black, who wrote: “Praying for you! So many folks got your back!”