Best-selling novelist Jane Fallon has shared a positive health update following her second breast cancer surgery, stating that the procedure 'went well' and she is 'looking forward to getting back to normal'. The 65-year-old author, who is the long-term partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Fallon revealed that surgeons achieved the clear margin needed on the original excision, though a new patch of precancerous cells was found on the other side of the removed tissue. She noted that doctors agreed further surgery would be 'overkill' and that a large percentage of precancerous cells do not develop into cancer.
Fallon also discussed her treatment options, saying she saw an oncologist and they agreed the risks of radiation outweigh the benefits in her case. She is now considering either taking Tamoxifen or a similar drug, or opting for a 'wait and see' approach, which she prefers. She admitted being nervous about the drug route due to potential side effects but is taking all information on board with no pressure to make a quick decision.
In March, Fallon disclosed her diagnosis, noting she had no symptoms but a routine mammogram before Christmas detected an issue. She described the subsequent tests as 'a lot' but expressed confidence in her care and prognosis. Fallon has written 14 books, with her debut novel 'Getting Rid Of Matthew' being adapted into a film starring Emma Roberts, Luke Wilson, and Heather Graham.
