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Chicago Fire actress Robyn Coffin diagnosed with breast cancer
Chicago Fire actress Robyn Coffin has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
A GoFundMe organized by Coffin and Gianine DeFrancesco says she is preparing for a partial mastectomy on December 3.
Radiation treatment is expected to follow the surgery.
Coffin has a pre-operative appointment on November 24, and the fundraiser says doctors may recommend a full mastectomy instead.
The fundraiser aims to raise $75,000 to help with surgery, recovery and time away from work.
It had raised just over $14,000 when the story was published.
The type of surgery she needs will be confirmed after her pre-operative visit.
Chicago Fire actress Robyn Coffin has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
A GoFundMe page says she is preparing for a right partial mastectomy on December 3, followed by radiation.
A pre-operative visit on November 24 will determine whether a full mastectomy is required.
The fundraiser aims to raise $75,000 to help cover medical costs and support Coffin and her husband while she is off work.
Castmate Miranda Rae Mayo shared the fundraiser and urged people to support Coffin.
- Who
- Robyn Coffin, an actress on Chicago Fire.
- What
- She has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is preparing for surgery.
- When
- Her pre-operative visit is scheduled for November 24, 2026, and the planned partial mastectomy is December 3, 2026.
- Where
- The reports identify Coffin as a Chicago Fire actress; a treatment location is Not stated.
- Why
- The GoFundMe aims to help cover costs not met by insurance and support Coffin and her husband while she is off work.
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TheWrap reported Coffin’s breast cancer diagnosis and planned surgery.
Coffin is scheduled for a pre-operative visit to confirm whether a partial mastectomy is appropriate.
The GoFundMe says Coffin is scheduled to undergo a right partial mastectomy, with radiation to follow.
- Diagnosis
- Breast cancer
- Planned surgery
- Right partial mastectomy
- Pre-operative visit
- November 24, 2026
- Fundraiser goal
- $75,000
- Amount raised
- Just over $14,000 at the time of TheWrap’s publication
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What people are saying
This beautiful and wonderful woman is in need of support. You may know her as Cindy Herrmann on our show. Any and everything helps.
When Robyn doesn’t work, she doesn’t get paid,
Thank goodness they have insurance, but let’s not get cocky – let’s give them a nest egg because we know there will be surprises.