Jenna Fischer talks about not having a 'big shaving your head moment' amid breast cancer diagnosis and support from Christina Applegate and Angela Kinsey

Jenna Fischer recently spoke out about her breast cancer diagnosis and is now reflecting on her journey.

In a new interview, Fisher spoke candidly about her support system during the difficult period and about not having a “big shave your head moment.”

“When they told me I had to have chemotherapy, the first thing I thought was: 'I don't want to throw up, I don't want to lose my hair.' The office The Hoda Kotb alum said in an interview with today displays. “I didn't throw up, but I lost my hair.”

She continued: “And this is all we ladies talk about.” How much research have you done on Google about hair, hair pictures, and “what would it look like?” This is funny. The way I lost it, it doesn't come out evenly. He goes out in fits and starts. So I started having a big bald patch down this side of my head. And I would do kind of like a real elaborate combing.

Fisher noted that she's “never had a big head-shaving moment,” adding, “I've always had a little bit of hair in the back. And since I was trying to stay stealthy, those little bits of flyaway hair kind of helped with the illusion of hair. I'm kind of… [looked] Like Friar Tuck, nothing up there and then just a little thing down here.

The actress said that Christina Applegate was one of the first people she called after her diagnosis.

“I called her, and she answered the phone, and she said, ‘What phone?’ And I said, ‘It’s breast cancer.’ And she said, ‘I knew it.’” Fisher said. “It’s salty. Salty language that one. I love her for that.

Fisher also noted the great support she has given her Office ladies The co-host of the podcast was Angela Kinsey.

“From the beginning she said, ‘Whatever you need, tell me, and I’m here,’ and I said, ‘I want to keep working and I don’t want anyone at work to know.’ At work, I want this to be a place where we go and laugh and I don’t have cancer. I need that and she said, 'Okay,' Fisher said.

Fisher revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post on October 8, revealing that she is now cancer-free after undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.

“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I never thought I would make an announcement like this but here we are Instagram. “Last December, I was diagnosed with stage 1 triple positive breast cancer. After completing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, I am now cancer free.

Later in the post, Fisher said: “I'm happy to say that I was recently tested again, and the treatment worked. I'm cancer-free. I will continue treatment and monitoring to help with my stay that way.”