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'The Office' star Jenna Fischer is sharing more about her triple-positive breast cancer diagnosis. What to know about the disease.

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Jenna Fischer was diagnosed with stage I triple-positive breast cancer on Dec. 1, 2023 .

The Office alum underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation.

The 50-year-old actress spoke to Hoda Kotb on the Today show about her diagnosis.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women between ages 40 and 74 get mammograms every two years .

59% of respondents to a recent survey said they forego their recommended mammograms.

Olivia Munn credits her diagnosis with saving her life after it led her to get additional screenings and be diagnosed with an early but aggressive form of cancer.

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