Robyn Coffin gets support from ‘Chicago Fire’ cast after breast cancer diagnosis
Chicago Fire actress Robyn Coffin has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is preparing to undergo surgery in December.
The actress, who has appeared in every season of the NBC drama, shared the news through a GoFundMe page published on Friday, November 13.
The fundraiser states that Coffin is expected to undergo a partial mastectomy on her right breast on December 3. She will also need radiation treatment after the surgery.
The actress is scheduled to meet her doctor for a pre-surgery check-up on November 24. If the operation goes ahead as planned, she is expected to take three weeks off work to recover
However, the fundraiser explained that she may need a longer break if doctors decide that a full mastectomy is necessary.
The GoFundMe was organised by Coffin and Gianine DeFrancesco to help cover her medical expenses and support her and her husband, Grant Edmonds, while she is unable to work.
The fundraiser has set a target of $75,000, with $40,000 expected to cover the surgery and hospital bills.
“When Robyn doesn’t work, she doesn’t get paid,” the fundraiser explained, adding that the money would also help cover expenses that her insurance may not pay for.
Coffin’s Chicago Fire co-star Miranda Rae Mayo shared the fundraiser on her Instagram Stories and also made a donation. Fellow cast member Hanako Greensmith also contributed.
The fundraiser did not share further details about the actress’ diagnosis.
