Comedian Kathy Griffin has surgery for lung cancer but says she has never smoked

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Comedian Kathy Griffin had surgery for lung cancer Monday, saying before the procedure that doctors 'are very optimistic' that she can make a full recovery and even avoid chemotherapy.

Monday, saying before the procedure that doctors "are very optimistic" that she can make a full recovery and even avoid chemotherapy.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences."Yes, I have lung cancer even though I've never smoked!" she tweeted. "The doctors are very optimistic as it is stage one and contained to my left lung. Hopefully no chemo or radiation after this and I should have normal function with my breathing.

"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 just fine," she wrote Monday. Shortly after Griffin made the stunning disclosure, well wishes poured in from her friends and fans. Actor Mia Farrow : "A major, scary ordeal but they will remove it and you will be just fine. In the meantime i will keep you in my prayers dear Kathy.", which said, "Sending you love and support.": A previous version of this article misspelled the name of a prominent LGBTQ advocacy group. It is GLAAD, not GLADD.

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I hope they removed enough cancerous lung tissue fast enough to make that so. 🙏

As much of a Cu** as she is I hope she does recover, even though she doesn't deserve it.

And she’s never smoked! That happens sometimes.

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