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Jenna Fischer Announces Triple-Positive Breast Cancer Diagnosis

8/20/2026

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Jenna Fischer announced in October 2024 that she was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer after an inconclusive mammogram led to testing.
She said the 65-70-hour weeks on “Splitting Up Together” in 2018 were too intense for her small children, leading her to forgo TV lead roles.
After the series ended, Fischer and Angela Kinsey launched the “Office Ladies” podcast, which provides income and lets her attend her children’s school events.

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Jenna Fischer announced in October 2024 that she was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer after an inconclusive mammogram led to testing.
She said the 65-70-hour weeks on “Splitting Up Together” in 2018 were too intense for her small children, leading her to forgo TV lead roles.
After the series ended, Fischer and Angela Kinsey launched the “Office Ladies” podcast, which provides income and lets her attend her children’s school events.