Current:Home > News'Big Bang Theory' star Kate Micucci reveals lung cancer diagnosis: 'I've never smoked a cigarette' -Momentum Wealth Path
'Big Bang Theory' star Kate Micucci reveals lung cancer diagnosis: 'I've never smoked a cigarette'
View
Date:2025-04-23 16:57:25
"Big Bang Theory" star Kate Micucci revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
The actress and singer shared a TikTok on Saturday of her sitting in a hospital bed after surgery to remove cancerous cells. "I'm in the hospital, but it's because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. They caught it really early," she said.
"It's really weird, because I've never smoked a cigarette in my life, so it was a surprise," Micucci continued. "But also I guess, also, it happens and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I'm all good."
The "Garfunkel and Oates" star added that she'll "probably be moving slow for a few weeks," but is excited to get back to painting.
Micucci also included a video of her taking a walk through the hospital while hooked up to an IV as she admired the building's artwork.
Lung cancer accounts for one in five cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Active smokers and people who have previously smoked are the most at risk for the diagnosis.
It is rare for people who have never smoked to be diagnosed, but it can happen due to genetics or being exposed to radon, asbestos, secondhand smoke, air pollution and more, per the ACS.
'Home Alone' star Ken Hudson Campbellhas successful surgery for cancer after crowdfunding
Micucci answered a fan question in the comments section of her TikTok, revealing what caused her to do a screening.
"I had one thing in my bloodwork that came back really high," she explained. "So I went to a preventative doc who did a few scans. He scanned my heart and that's where the spot in my lung was noticed."
Comedian Tom Green commented, "Get well soon best wishes and good luck with your recovery."
In addition to Micucci's roles on "Big Bang Theory" and "Garfunkel & Oates," she's done voice-over work for numerous movies and films including "Mickey Mouse Funhouse," "Doc McStuffins: The Doc and Bella Are In!" and voicing Velma Dinkley in various "Scooby-Doo!" projects.
Micucci is also a singer-songwriter, recently releasing the children's album "My Hat" in November.
'I'm crushing big-time, Daphne!':Fans cheer as new 'Scooby-Doo' depicts Velma as queer
veryGood! (79)
Related
- San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
- 'A Family Affair' on Netflix: Breaking down that 'beautiful' supermarket scene
- Texas jury convicts driver over deaths of 8 people struck by SUV outside migrant shelter
- Theodore Roosevelt’s pocket watch was stolen in 1987. It’s finally back at his New York home
- Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
- NHL draft tracker: scouting reports on Macklin Celebrini, other first-round picks
- NHL draft tracker: scouting reports on Macklin Celebrini, other first-round picks
- Mass shooting in Arkansas leaves grieving community without its only grocery store
- 'Most Whopper
- Prosecution rests in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial
Ranking
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- Two Texas jail guards are indicted by a county grand jury in the asphyxiation death of an inmate
- Over 130,000 Baseus portable chargers recalled after 39 fires and 13 burn injuries
- Tropical Storm Beryl forms in the Atlantic Ocean, blowing toward the Caribbean Sea
- Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
- FDA says new study proves pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk after all
- Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns
- Film and TV crews spent $334 million in Montana during last two years, legislators told
Recommendation
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
Argentina, Chile coaches receive suspensions for their next Copa America match. Here’s why
Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online
Revamp Your Space with Wayfair's 4th of July Sale: Up to 86% Off Home Organization, Decor, and More
Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
Two voice actors sue AI company over claims it breached contracts, cloned their voices
Federal agency plans to prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in Alaska
Jewell Loyd scores a season-high 34 points as Storm cool off Caitlin Clark and Fever 89-77