Maura Tierney Pulls Out Of 'Parenting' To Receive Breast Cancer Treatement

SEP 11, 2009 AT 07:51 AM
Maura Tierney Pulls Out Of 'Parenting' To Receive Breast Cancer Treatement

Maura Tierney has pulled out of her new show to receive breast cancer treatment.

The ‘ER’ actress - who played Dr. Abby Lockhart in the medical drama – can’t fit filming of the NBC series ‘Parenthood’ around her treatment.

Her spokesman said:

“Maura Tierney regrets that she will not be able to continue her role on ‘Parenthood’ due to a conflict with the production schedule of the show and her breast cancer treatments.

“Ms. Tierney and her doctors remain confident that the outcome of her treatments will be positive. She is deeply disappointed that she will not be able to rejoin such a highly respected, talented, fun and funny group of actors and wishes to thank Jason Katims and NBC for their patience and support.”

I just got goosebumps. I know so many women who suffered through breast cancer. I wish her the absolute best and a quick and safe recovery.

The broadcasting network also released a statement saying they were “saddened” the 44-year-old star could not continue and wished her a full and speedy recovery.

'Parenthood' - which is based on the 1989 comedy film about a dysfunctional family - was due to start filming in July, but shooting was pushed back when Maura discovered a tumor in her breast.

It had been due to air this month, but no new date has been set.

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COMMENTS...

<a href="/user/310" title="View user profile.">Mr. T</a>
330 points
Sep 11, 2009 @ 08:21 am
Mr. T said:

Breast cancer treatment is serious business. Best of luck to her.
<a href="/user/122" title="View user profile.">Nyx</a>
1085 points
Sep 11, 2009 @ 08:39 am
Nyx said:

I wish her all the best and a complete recovery.

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<a href="/user/380" title="View user profile.">audrey</a>
18807 points
Sep 11, 2009 @ 10:35 am
audrey said:

Ditto.

<a href="/user/9155" title="View user profile.">DonnaJ</a>
143950 points
Sep 11, 2009 @ 11:26 am
DonnaJ said:

I hope she'll be alright.
<a href="/user/13725" title="View user profile.">CereliaF</a>
5475 points
Sep 11, 2009 @ 11:43 am
CereliaF said:

Oh my. I had no idea she was diagnosed. Back in the day when I watched the show I loved her as the nurse. I always thought she was a good acctress. Lots of hope and strength goes out to her.

<a href="/user/539" title="View user profile.">Helen</a>
16825 points
Sep 11, 2009 @ 11:49 am
Helen said:

I wish her the best.
<a href="/user/1040" title="View user profile.">bgduckie_01</a>
160070 points
Sep 11, 2009 @ 01:19 pm
bgduckie_01 said:

i wish her the best.
<a href="/user/213" title="View user profile.">Monica</a>
175165 points
Sep 11, 2009 @ 10:06 pm
Monica said:

God bless her!!!
<a href="/user/12529" title="View user profile.">YAYI</a>
14240 points
Sep 12, 2009 @ 05:28 am
YAYI said:

I wish her a healthy and complete recovery. Best of luck Maura!!
MicheleB
Sep 12, 2009 @ 11:57 pm
MicheleB said:

She is beautiful and in a genuine way, not plastic or overmade. I am so sory that we won't be watching her in this show and so hopeful that her treatment knocks it out. Evil cancer.

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