Jane Fallon's Cancer Update: Second Surgery Successful

Jane Fallon, long-term partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, has provided a health update following her second surgery related to a breast cancer diagnosis. The bestselling author, aged 65, revealed that the recent operation to remove the tumor was successful, with surgeons confirming they had achieved the necessary clear margins.

Fallon, who was diagnosed after a routine mammogram in March, previously shared that her initial surgery had removed the main tumor. She noted that while a new, small patch of precancerous cells was found on the other side, further surgery was deemed unnecessary. She is now consulting with her oncologist about treatment, weighing options such as medication like Tamoxifen against a 'wait and see' strategy.

This news comes after Fallon publicly condemned fake, AI-generated reports and images circulating online that falsely announced her death. She took to social media to denounce the 'disgusting' and 'libellous' fake obituary and hospital photos, clarifying that any such imagery was fabricated and that she was merely 'pissed off' rather than upset by the false reports.

Fallon and Gervais, who have been together for over four decades, met while studying at University College London and have resided in Hampstead. They are known animal lovers.