Less than a week after she revealed she had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, legendary actor and activist Jane Fonda is updating fans about her health.

Writing on her blog on Tuesday, Fonda thanked the many kind messages she received after the announcement last week, reiterating that it was a “very treatable cancer.”

While acknowledging the seriousness of her situation, Fonda maintained a lighthearted demeanor.

“Since last week, so many people have written and posted to me that they have had this type of cancer and have been cancer-free for decades,” said Grace and Frankie. “Well, I’m almost 85, so I don’t have to worry about ‘decades.’ It works fine alone. “

Three weeks after her first chemotherapy session, Fonda said: She’s also embraced her famously active lifestyle, battling fatigue from her treatments, posting videos of herself doing squats.

The two-time Oscar-winner reassured her fans that she recognized privileged access to quality healthcare.

“As I said in my statement last week, I am keenly aware that the first class treatment I receive cannot be counted on by anyone in this country and I consider it a farce. It’s unfair and I will continue to fight for quality health care for all.”

Fonda, which launched a series of monthly protests in California in February 2020 that brought the climate crisis to the fore, also showed its commitment.

“This diagnosis makes me more determined than ever to continue to end the lethal effects of fossil fuels,” she wrote. Although we know the cause, many believe that fossil fuel emissions cause cancer and other major health problems such as birth defects, childhood leukemia, heart attack, stroke and lung disease. You may not know and premature birth.

“We must find a way to unite to put an end to this deadly correlation…” she added. I will do my best, and this cancer will not deter me.”

In October 2021, Fonda will join Orange County politicians in Laguna Beach to address the need to protect our oceans and promises to end offshore oil drilling not only locally, but also at the state and federal levels. said I have to.

In her cancer announcement last week, the “Coming Home” star shared a message of unity and growth.

“one thing [the diagnosis has] We have already shown the importance of community. To grow and deepen our own communities so that we are not alone. With my approaching 85 years of age, cancer certainly teaches me the importance of adapting to new realities. “