Maura Tierney Reveals She Has Tumor in Breast

Us Magazine - July 13, 2009 10:34 AM PDT
Story photo: Maura Tierney Reveals She Has Tumor in BreastMaura Tierney during "In Front" to meet the stars of NBC's new shows on May 12, 2009 in Universal City, California. Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
Maura Tierney has revealed that she has found a tumor in her breast, following weekend reports that the illness has pushed back the premiere of her new NBC fall drama Parenthood.

"In an effort to guard my privacy, it seems that the wording of NBC's press release has unfortunately caused some confusion and undue alarm about my health. I have discovered a tumor in my breast which requires surgery," Tierney, 44, tells Usmagazine.com in a statement.

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"I will not know either my exact diagnosis or course of treatment until that surgery is performed. My doctors have all assured me this is a very treatable condition," she goes on.

Adds the actress, "I'm very optimistic as to the outcome and want to thank everyone who has sent positive thoughts and support. I look forward to going back to work soon."

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Parenthood, a contemporary reimagining of the 1989 comedy, had been scheduled to begin filming July 27. No air date has been set.

Tierney is best known for her 10-year stint as Dr. Abby Lockhart on NBC's ER, for which she earned an Emmy nomination.

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  • IC
    Praying for you and your fa every day :)
    report abuseposted July 14, 2009 12:20 PM PDT
  • IC
    Praying for you and your fa every day :)
    report abuseposted July 14, 2009 12:20 PM PDT
  • IC
    Praying for you and your fa every day :)
    report abuseposted July 14, 2009 12:20 PM PDT
  • aerochyna
    how %@!*#y..good luck 2 u
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 5:59 PM PDT
  • Carina
    I wish u the best of luck n were praying for u , just know that ur love .
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 3:01 PM PDT
  • Wendy
    Boratio - It's people like you who eserve to be diagnosed with a cancerous tumor...you unsympathetic, tasteless jerk!!!!!
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 2:25 PM PDT
  • Rooster
    Patrick Swayze died...PATRICK SWAYZE DIED!!! YEAH!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 2:15 PM PDT
  • SA
    Wow, talk about dramatic. From the wording, it appears it's simply a benign tumor. Maybe not, but that's the gist. I've had three surgeries on a benign breast tumor and it's not really a big deal. My cousin has so many (and no, you can't tell) that they dont' want to do surgery. Anyway, if it's benign, good luck and buck up...if not, then my
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 1:10 PM PDT
  • SA
    Wow, talk about dramatic. From the wording, it appears it's simply a benign tumor. Maybe not, but that's the gist. I've had three surgeries on a benign breast tumor and it's not really a big deal. My cousin has so many (and no, you can't tell) that they dont' want to do surgery. Anyway, if it's benign, good luck and buck up...if not, then my
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 1:10 PM PDT
  • JenniferH
    BORATIO: CAN YOU SAY A$S HOLE?
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 1:09 PM PDT
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