It comes just over a month after the author, 65, announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer
Best-selling novelist Jane Fallon has said her second breast cancer surgery “went well” and she is “looking forward to getting back to normal”.
It comes just over a month after the author, 65, announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram.
The author has written 14 books, including Got You Back, Queen Bee and Welcome To The Neighbourhood. Her debut novel, Getting Rid Of Matthew, is being adapted for a comedy-romance film starring Wild Child actress Emma Roberts, Legally Blonde’s Luke Wilson and The Hangover’s Heather Graham.
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In a post on Instagram on Thursday, Jane – who is the long-term partner of comedian Ricky Gervais – said: “So, my second surgery went well. They got the clear margin they need on the original excision, which is great. They did hit a new little patch of precancerous cells on the other side of the new bit they took out but, thankfully, everyone agrees more surgery would be overkill.
“A huge (percent) of pre cancer doesn’t develop into cancer. I saw the oncologist today and we’ve agreed the risks of radiation outweigh the benefits in my case. Which leaves Tamoxifen (or similar) or wait and see (my preferred option).
“I’m very nervous about going the drug route, because I know the side effects can be hideous, but I’m taking all the info on board & luckily there’s no pressure to make a quick decision.”
It was in March that Jane disclosed her diagnosis, despite having no symptoms. In an online update to her followers at the time, she wrote: “So… I thought I should post something as I’ve had a few people notice I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately. About a month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer – very early stage thankfully and the prognosis is excellent.
“I had a routine mammogram a week before Christmas. I had no symptoms but the brilliant radiographer spotted something iffy and sent me for further tests and eventually a biopsy. Since then I’ve had more mammograms, more biopsies and an MRI so they can pinpoint the problem area precisely. It’s been a lot, I’m not going to lie. But, my surgery is scheduled for the week after next and I just want to get it over with now.
“I’m getting incredible care and all will be fine but I’m not engaging with much beyond audiobooks and jigsaws tbh. Dr Eric on duty. Nurse Pickle wondering when lunch is.”
Jane has been in a relationship with Ricky since 1982. In addition to her successful writing career, she has also worked as a television producer, including on EastEnders, Teachers and This Life among other programmes.
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