Jane Fonda shares her diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Jane Fonda received a new cancer diagnosis.

The Grace and Frankie On September 2, the star reported that she is fighting non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy.

“This is a very treatable cancer. 80% of people survive, so I’m very lucky,” 84-year-old Fonda wrote on the website Instagramlater adding, “I’ve been doing chemotherapy for 6 months and I’m doing pretty well.”

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the white blood cells and affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. cancer.org.

“Cancer is a teacher, and I pay attention to the lessons it teaches me,” Fonda reflected. “It has already shown me the importance of community. Growing and deepening community so we are not alone. And cancer, as well as my age – almost 85 – definitely teach the importance of adapting to new realities. “

Noting that “we are going through the most difficult time in human history,” she said she will not “let cancer stop me from doing all that I can do” in the world.