Actress Maura Tierney To Undergo Surgery For Breast Tumor

Posted on July 13, 2009

Actress Maura Tierney stated she found a tumor in her breast, and will undergo surgery. Tierney revealed the news after weekend reports of her illness that postponed the NBC show “Parenthood”. Read more on Maura Tierney below.

Maura Tierney decided to come forward with her medical news after NBC’s press release over the weekend.

“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.

“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.”

Actress Tierney is probably most well-known as Dr. Abby Lockhart on ER.

We all wish Maura well with her upcoming surgery.

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