October 24th 2024.
A member of the Frasier cast recently opened up about their battle with breast cancer and the fear they had of losing their job. The beloved show, which was revived on Paramount+ last year with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role as the iconic psychiatrist, has a mostly new cast including actors Nicholas Lyndhurst, Jack Cutmore-Scott, and Anders Keith. However, behind the scenes, one of the cast members, Toks Olagundoye, was dealing with some serious health issues. She was diagnosed with Stage 0, triple negative breast cancer at the age of 46 and underwent a double mastectomy shortly into filming.
During an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Toks, who plays the character of Olivia Finch, opened up about her journey with breast cancer. She shared that she initially thought she would lose her job because of her health issues. Toks explained that she got herself checked out at the insistence of her gynecologist while she was breastfeeding her son. She had three surgeries and did chemotherapy while also working on the show through voiceover work. Then, two weeks after finishing chemotherapy, she underwent her double mastectomy.
However, it wasn't an easy decision for Toks to make. Originally, she was supposed to have the surgery after filming was completed, but her surgeon advised her to have it sooner. This led Toks to have a conversation with her showrunners, where she told them to fire her if need be because she didn't want to be a burden. But the Frasier cast and crew rallied around her and offered their full support. Despite their reassurances, Toks still expected to be let go and was prepared to walk away from the role.
She recalled the moment when Kelsey Grammer called her and was convinced that it was to let her go. But to her surprise, Kelsey was emotional and didn't realize what Toks was going through. He reassured her that she was a part of the Frasier family and they would do whatever it takes to make her feel comfortable. He even went on to say that everything would be okay and that she would be happy after this. Kelsey also recorded a special message for Toks, which was played on the Kelly Clarkson Show, where he commended her for being on the show and using her platform to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.
Toks was visibly emotional and moved by Kelsey's kind words. She used her personal struggle to urge others to regularly get checked for any health issues. She shared that she has always been proactive about her health because there is a history of cancer in her family. She encouraged everyone to get checked for any possible health concerns and not just breast cancer.
The first symptom of breast cancer that most women notice is a lump or an area of thickened tissue in their breast. Other symptoms include changes in breast size or shape, discharge from nipples, lumps or swelling in armpits, changes in skin texture or color, and changes in nipple appearance. Early detection and treatment can save lives, and Toks hopes her story will encourage others to prioritize their health.
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