Watch: Kathy Griffin Lung Cancer Video Update
Comedian Kathy Griffin has shared a video update on her lung cancer diagnosis since announcing that she needed to have part of her left lung removed.
As reported by Entertainment Weekly, the funny lady spoke on camera after a successful surgery and announced that she intends to offer a "behind-the-scenes look at her recovery from the procedure."
"My voice is like, really hoarse and I don't want to scare people," she said in the video clip. "I'm laughing, it's just even that notion [is funny]," Griffin added. "For some reason, I'm laughing at everything now. And if it's horrible, I laugh way more!"
Griffin has received an outpouring of support since first announcing her diagnosis, and many celebrities chimed in on her latest post to encourage her to keep going.
"U got this kath !!! ??????," wrote fellow comedian Rosie O'Donnell.
Ross Mathews also chimed in with, "Love seeing you smile!!!"
Kardashian queen Kris Jenner shared: "We are praying for you love you!!!!!! ??????."
Meanwhile, Rosanna Arquette added, "Love you so. ???? proud of you friend."
"To be honest, this cancer surgery was a little more than I had anticipated. Tonight will be my first night without any narcotic pain killers. Hello Tylenol, my new best friend!" Griffin wrote Wednesday on Instagram. "The last time I was in a hospital was in June 2020 when I tried to take my own life and overdosed on prescription pills."
Griffin claimed that she has "never smoked," so her lung cancer diagnosis was a surprise. However, her cancer is stage one and doctors are very optimistic.
"Hopefully no chemo or radiation after this and I should have normal function with my breathing. I should be up and running around as usual in a month or less," says Griffin.
Here's hoping! Watch the "My Life on the D-List" star's full update below.