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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Pierra Willix

The Office star Lucy Davis praised by charities for sharing incurable cancer news

  • Actress Lucy Davis, best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in The Office, has announced she has been diagnosed with incurable stage four breast cancer.
  • The 53-year-old revealed on Instagram that she was diagnosed 18 months ago and the cancer has metastasised to her spine, right hip and ribs.
  • Davis explained that it is too late for chemotherapy and she is focusing on living out her remaining time as enjoyably as possible.
  • Charity Breast Cancer Now praised Davis for her openness in raising awareness about metastatic breast cancer across the UK.
  • The charity emphasised the critical need for increased research funding, better treatments and access to life-extending drugs like Enhertu.

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