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Kathy Griffin reveals lung cancer diagnosis

Kathy Griffin on the photo shoot heard 'round the world
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Comedian Kathy Griffin has revealed that she's been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer. Griffin, 60, made the announcement Monday on social media in a note to her fans. 

"I've got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I'm about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed," he wrote. "Yes, I have lung cancer even though I've never smoked!"

"Hopefully no chemo or radiation after this and I should have normal function with my breathing," she added. "I should be up and running around as usual in a month or less."

She also appeared to reference the fallout after her viral photo shoot where she held a mask of former President Donald Trump that dripped with fake blood. "It's been a helluva 4 years, trying to get back to work, making you guys laugh and entertaining you, but I'm gonna be fine." 

This story will be updated. 

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