Kathy Griffin announces she has lung cancer, CNN says. She posted a note on her Instagram.
"I'm about to go into surgery to have half of my lung removed," the note continued. "Yes, I have never smoked!"
griffin's doctors are "very optimistic" that the cancer is stage one and contained to her left lung, she said.
I am so sad to hear of Kathy's lung cancer diagnosis. I just love her, she is one of my favorite comedians. My condolences to her family and friends. It is heartening to hear that her cancer was found at stage one. I am hoping for the very best result from her surgery. What a horror to receive such a terrifying diagnosis, in the times we are living in right now. My mother died from lung cancer, she suffered for five agonizing years. She was a three and a half packs a day smoker, unlike Kathy, who never smoked.
Best wishes from a long time fan.
cdc.gov. Lung cancer risk factors.
Here is some information from the cdc concerning the risk factors for lung cancer. Cigarette smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer.