US acting legend Jane Fonda reveals she has cancer and is undergoing treatment

US acting legend Jane Fonda has revealed she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Jane Fonda has revealed she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

The 84-year-old legend of the screen and passionate political activist shared the news with fans on Instagram Saturday (AEST).

The Georgia Rule star wrote:

“So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share. I’ve been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and have started chemo treatments,” the legendary actor, 84, wrote on social media.

“This is a very treatable cancer. 80 per cent of people survive, so I feel very lucky.”

Fonda also called herself “lucky” to “have health insurance and access to the best doctors and treatment,” acknowledging that she is “priviledged (sic)” as a celebrity.

“Almost every family in America has had to deal with cancer at one time or another and far too many don’t have access to the quality health care I am receiving and this is not right,” she continued.

Jane Fonda at the Women in Film (WIF) Honors at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles in 2021. Picture: Chris Delmas/AFP

In making the announcement, Fonda said had has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment for the past six months and was managing well.

“This is a very treatable cancer,” Fonda wrote, adding “I am handling the treatments quite well and, believe me, I will not let any of this interfere with my climate activism.”

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a less aggressive form of cancer with a 73 per cent survival rate in the US.

Fonda has been a passionate advocate for climate change action attending rallies across the US for several years and holding her own “Fire Drill Fridays” rallies drawing throngs of people to take part in rallies calling for climate change action from US politicians.

In her post on Instagram Fonda assured fans she wouldn’t be slowing down on pushing her political agenda.

“The midterms are looming, and they are beyond consequential so you can count on me to be right there together with you as we grow our army of climate champions,” she wrote.

Fonda also called cancer “a teacher” and said she is “paying attention to the lessons it holds for me.”

Fans and celebrities flooded the comments section with words of support and encouragement after the beloved star revealed her diagnosis.

Chelsea Handler wrote, “Love you, Jane. Thinking of you, always.”

Naomi Campbell added, “GRACEFUL QUEEN. @janefonda thank you, even at this difficult time you are sharing with the US. It’s so important to have a positive mind set !! And you do, GODBLESS!! you My thoughts and prayers are with you ..”

Fonda told British Vogue in 2019 that she’s had “a lot of cancer” due to a series of close calls with the disease.

Passionate activist … Fonda speaks at the Respect Rally during the 2018 Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Picture: Getty

The self-proclaimed “sun-worshipper” revealed at the time that she would “frequently go to my skin doctor and have things cut off me by a surgeon.”

Fonda had a cancerous growth removed from her lip in early 2018 and was seen sporting a bandage while promoting Season 4 of Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie.”

The “Monster-in-Law” star also had a cancer scare in 2010 when she had a small tumour removed from her breast during a routine check-up.

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