In a surprising revelation, Kate Micucci, the 43-year-old actor renowned for her role as Lucy in the beloved sitcom Big Bang Theory, recently disclosed that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Despite never having smoked a cigarette in her life, Micucci shared this unexpected news with her fans through a TikTok video, expressing that the diagnosis had taken her by surprise.

Addressing her followers from a hospital bed, Micucci began the clip with a touch of humor, stating, “Hey everybody, this is not a TikTok, it’s a ‘Sick Tok’.”

She candidly shared details of her recent lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that the medical team had detected the condition at an early stage. Assuring her fans of her well-being, she mentioned, “It’s pretty weird because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life so, you know, it was a surprise. But also, I guess, also, it happens, and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I’m all good.”

Micucci humorously acknowledged that she might be a bit groggy from the drugs administered during the operation. She expressed her anticipation of returning to her artistic pursuits, specifically looking forward to painting again. The video then transitioned to Micucci walking through the hospital in a gown, connected to an IV.

The post quickly garnered an outpouring of support and well-wishes from fans. One supporter encouraged her to take it easy and heal, assuring her that many people, including themselves, were thinking about her. Another expressed relief that the cancer was caught early and wished her a speedy recovery, sending positive vibes her way.

While the majority of lung cancer cases are linked to smoking, Micucci’s situation serves as a reminder that it can affect non-smokers as well. The NHS notes that smoking is responsible for over seven out of 10 cases of lung cancer, with the risk increasing significantly for heavy smokers. Additionally, exposure to other people’s tobacco smoke and various environmental factors, such as chemicals and air pollution, can contribute to the development of lung cancer.

Kate Micucci’s openness about her diagnosis and her positive outlook on the early detection and treatment underscore the importance of vigilance in health matters, even for those without conventional risk factors. Her journey, shared with candor and humor, resonates with many facing health challenges and has sparked an outpouring of support from a caring online community.

Big Bang Theory Star Kate Micucci Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Never Smoked a Cigarette in My Life’

The actress and comedian, 43, said she had a successful surgery to remove the cancer after it was caught early

Big Bang Theory star Kate Micucci revealed she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

On Saturday, the 43-year-old actress and comedian — who played Lucy on the fan-favorite CBS sitcom — posted a video on TikTok and shared her diagnosis from the hospital after undergoing surgery to remove the disease.

“Hey everybody, this is not a TikTok, it’s a ‘Sick Tok,’” she said. “I’m in the hospital but it’s because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. They caught it really early.”

“It’s really weird, because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life so uh, you know, it was a surprise,” Micucci said. “But also I guess, also, it happens and so the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I’m all good.”

@katiemicucci An update on what I’ve been up to. 🫁 #sicktok #hospital #imokay #solucky #sendinglove ♬ original sound – Katemicucci

Lung cancer is the top cancer killer in the United States, accounting for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths. Although smoking is by far the leading cause of lung cancer and it is rare for someone who has never smoked to be diagnosed, it is possible.

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer in people who don’t smoke can be caused by exposure to radon, secondhand smoke, air pollution, or other factors.

When lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, 70 percent live at least five years. Once lung cancer spreads to other parts of the body, long term survival is as low as five percent.

“It’s been a little bit of a trip and [I’ll] probably be moving slow for a few weeks but then I’ll be back at it,” Micucci said, adding that she can’t wait to get back to painting.

“Why am I still talking … ‘cause I’m on drugs!” she quipped while giving a thumbs up.

The post also included a video of Micucci walking slowly through the hospital in her gown while wheeling along her IV drip.

In the comments section, the star answered one fan who asked if she had any symptoms that made her go get checked out.

“I had one thing in my bloodwork that came back really high,” she explained, noting later that she had high CRP levels, meaning there was a lot of inflammation. “So I went to a preventative doc who did a few scans. He scanned my heart and that’s where the spot in my lung was noticed.”