The Office star Lucy Davis announced she has been diagnosed with incurable stage four breast cancer.
The 53-year-old actress, who is the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott and is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in the BBC sitcom, shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday.
Breast Cancer Now associate director of nursing and health information Sally Kum said: “We’re deeply sorry to hear the news that Lucy Davis is living with metastatic, incurable breast cancer, and we’re sending our thoughts and support to Lucy, her family and everyone close to her at this incredibly difficult time.
“Lucy’s openness about her diagnosis will undoubtedly resonate with the many thousands of people living with metastatic breast cancer across the UK.”
Ms Kum added that while advances in breast cancer treatment meant that more people are living longer with the disease, metastatic breast cancer remains incurable – but Breast Cancer Now is “committed to changing that”.
She continued: “Lucy’s story is a powerful reminder that we cannot take our foot off the accelerator.
“We need to supercharge the dial on metastatic breast cancer by driving greater investment in research, developing better and kinder treatments, and finding new ways to prevent the disease from progressing and ultimately taking more lives.
“We must keep pushing for game-changing discoveries and access to life-extending drugs like Enhertu so that people living with metastatic breast cancer can have more time to live.
“We’re grateful to Lucy for sharing her experience so openly. We hope her honesty helps shine a light on the reality of metastatic breast cancer and the need for more research and support for everyone living with it.”
Main symptoms of breast cancer in women
NHS
Symptoms of breast cancer in women may include:
- a lump, or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit
- a change in the skin of your breast, such as dimpling (may look like orange peel) or redness (may be harder to see on black or brown skin)
- a change in size or shape of 1 or both breasts
- nipple discharge (if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding), which may have blood in it
- a change in the shape or look of your nipple, such as it turning inwards (inverted nipple) or a rash on it (may look like eczema)
She went on to offer support for anyone affected by breast cancer or seeking information, directing them to Breast Cancer Now’s expert nurses on the charity’s free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 6000, or via its forum or email.
In her Instagram post, Davis shared that she was diagnosed a year and a half ago and the cancer has “metastasised” to her bones, including her spine, right hip and ribs, and it is “too late” for chemotherapy.
She said: “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can.”
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