Lucy Davis: The Office Star Reveals Incurable Cancer Diagnosis

Davis, the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, played the sitcom’s receptionist from 2001 to 2003. She said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago and that the cancer has metastasised to her bones — specifically her spine, right hip and ribs. She explained that standing and walking for long periods can be hard, and that she sometimes uses a wheelchair.

Lucy Davis: ‘I’m at peace with it’

“The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn’t bother getting it checked. So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything – get everything checked out.”

Davis said she is “trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can”, adding: “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it.” As RTÉ News reports, she also shared a video of herself ringing a bell to mark the end of her treatment.

The actress said she intends to keep working — acting, she wrote, is “one of the biggest joys in my life” — and to continue her animal rights campaigning. You can keep up with the latest Movies & TV news on JOE.