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Get well Maura Tierney

Posted by Mark Shanahan July 13, 2009 06:32 PM
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Actress Maura Tierney said today she is set to undergo surgery to remove a breast tumor. "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," said Tierney, 44, whose dad is former Boston city councilor Joseph Tierney. In the statement, Tierney went on to explain NBC's decision to delay production of her new show "Parenthood." "I have discovered a tumor in my breast which requires surgery. 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." The show was scheduled to premiere Sept. 23.

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11 comments so far...

  1. Not accustomed to writing fan notes or letters.. BUT... In your case we will make an exception. We loved you in E.R. We sincerly wish you the best and will add our faith to yours... We look forward to seeing you this fall in Parenthood... BE WELL.....

    Posted by Brent E. Butterfield July 13, 09 07:00 PM

  1. LOVE Maura!!! I hope the tumor is benign and that she has a very quick recovery. Best of luck, Barb

    Posted by barbsboy July 13, 09 08:01 PM

  1. Get Well Soon Maura!
    With much love from Boston, MA!

    Posted by Tiffany Mavis Walker July 13, 09 08:31 PM

  1. Love your work Maura. wishing you good luck and good health.!

    Posted by sandygal July 13, 09 08:43 PM

  1. Get well! My thoughts are with you

    Posted by EBNorwood July 14, 09 08:07 AM

  1. It's nobody's business!

    Posted by Leaveherboobiesalone July 14, 09 09:29 AM

  1. Hi Maura
    God Bless - we wish you a speedy and successful recovery
    Mary -HW Spa, HP MA

    Posted by G July 14, 09 10:36 AM

  1. Maura, I hope you're feeling better and your prognosis is good

    Posted by Stacy July 15, 09 01:50 PM

  1. My prayers are with Abby for a speedy, successful surgery.
    God bless you!

    Posted by Linda July 15, 09 06:27 PM

  1. Maura, Best of luck with your diagnosis and treatment. Get well. We need you out here in the living rooms of America again.

    Posted by Sam Kovach July 15, 09 07:52 PM

  1. Maura a lot of force with the operation and the treatment!! From Argentina we pray for vos! We love you very much! Josefina

    Posted by josefina August 2, 09 03:39 PM
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