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Ricky Gervais' partner diagnosed with cancer despite no symptoms

  • Jane Fallon, 65-year-old bestselling author, revealed she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and shared the news with social media followers after being 'a bit quiet' during tests.
  • During a routine mammogram a week before Christmas, the radiographer who made the referral spotted something iffy and sent Jane Fallon for biopsy and further tests.
  • Since the screening, doctors have performed more mammograms, biopsies and an MRI to pinpoint the problem area precisely, and her surgery is scheduled for the week after next.
  • Fallon said 'the prognosis is excellent', describing the cancer as very early stage, while hundreds of friends and fans, including Dawn French and Alan Carr, sent well wishes.
  • She said she's 'getting incredible care' and is keeping occupied with audiobooks and jigsaws while focusing on her health at their Hampstead home.
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British author and producer Jane Fallon, longtime partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer a month ago. She noted that the disease was detected at a very early stage, which is why she is optimistic about the treatment. Fallon explained that it all started after a routine mammogram she had the week before Christmas. "I had a routine mammogram the week before Christmas. I had no symptoms, but a bril…

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They have been a couple for almost 40 years. Now Jane Fallon, author and partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, announces her breast cancer diagnosis. Fortunately, the tumor was discovered early, the chances of healing are good.

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The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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