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Hollywood is showing love forJane Fondaamid her recent cancer diagnosis.
After the Academy Award winner, 84, announced Friday that she’sundergoing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, she was met with a flood of support and well wishes from a star-studded list of her peers.
“We love you, Jane. You are my hero. You are a warrior. All of my life I have been in awe of all that you do. I will continue to admire the crusader you have always been and always will be,“Diane Keatoncommented on Fonda’s announcementpost.
“GRACEFUL QUEEN. @janefonda thank you, even at this difficult time you are sharing with [us]. It’s so important to have a positive mindset!! And you do, GOD BLESS [you]!! My thoughts and prayers are with you..” wroteNaomi Campbell.
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“Handling this with grace, intelligence and selflessness, as always. Holding you in our hearts,” commentedKatie Couric.
Alyssa Milanowrote: “Wishing you more strength than you need and more love than you can bear. Call me if you need anything. Always here. Always.”
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Fonda appeared optimistic as she revealed her diagnosis to 1.9 million Instagram followers.
“So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share. I’ve been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and have started chemo treatments,” Fonda began in the post. “This is a very treatable cancer. 80% of people survive, so I feel very lucky.”
She explained that she’s been undergoing chemo for six months, and is “handling the treatments quite well,” adding that she “will not let any of this interfere with myclimate activism.”
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“Cancer is a teacher and I’m paying attention to the lessons it holds for me. One thing it’s shown me already is the importance of community. Of growing and deepening one’s community so that we are not alone. And the cancer, along with my age –almost 85– definitely teaches the importance of adapting to new realities,” Fonda added.
source: people.com
