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Julia Louis Dreyfus shares an update on her health following breast cancer diagnosis

She's in positive spirits!
Winning an award on stage, wearing a black dress, with a backdrop featuring abstract blue patterns.Getty Images

One month after announce that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has taken to Instagram to share an important health update with fans. 

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The 56-year-old Emmy Award winner took to Instagram to share a cheeky photo which shows her with a faux moustache on her face. “Chemo #2: finito,” she wrote, clearly indicating she had commenced chemotherapy.

Dreyfus went on to reference a Katy Perry song, which she is using as inspiration to stay strong during this difficult time.

“We are NOT f**king around here. ‘I’ve got the eye of the tiger. The Fighter dancing through the fire cuz I am a champion and your’re going to hear me ROAR.’ Thanks to @mrtonyhale@timothycsimons & @katyperry for their hilarious and loving inspiration,” she captioned the snap.

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Fans were quick to respond with positive comments below her post. “You got this! Kick it Woman!” one offered.

While another wrote: “You’re going to do this, Julia!! Prayers for you!”

One more follower even shared her own story of survival. “I’m an 8 year survivor. Did chemo, surgery and radiation and beat that shit at age 25! Now I’m a breast surgeon and I just adore you! You got this girl! You will survive this 🙂 “

This update comes after Dreyfus announced her diagnosis at the end of Septemeber. 

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At the time she shared a note on Instagram which read, “1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I’m the one.”

She also assured fans that she has a strong support network, sufficient health care and is positive about a good outcome following treatment.

Sending the Seinfeld and Veep star all the best throughout this journey.

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