The Office star Lucy Davis has revealed she's been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, the latest in a long health battle she has faced.The actress, 53, shared her diagnosis in an Instagram post on Tuesday, and revealed the cancer has now spread to her 'bones' and she 'doesn't know how long she has left'.The Wonder Woman star said that despite the cancer being declared incurable she's 'at peace with whatever comes next'.Long before revealing her recent stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, Lucy had already endured decades of severe, life-threatening health struggles away from the spotlight. Now the Daily Mail takes a look at Lucy's life from her incredible career, heartbreak and her long health battle over the last three decades. The Office star Lucy Davis has revealed she's been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer , the latest in a long health battle she has faced Long before revealing her recent stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, Lucy had already endured decades of severe, life-threatening health struggles away from the spotlight; pictured 2025 The TV star was diagnosed with kidney failure in 1995 and has battled diabetes for years. Lucy need a kidney transplant and her mother Hazel stepped up as a living organ donor; pictured her parents, Jasper Carrott and Hazel JacksonKidney failure The brave TV and film star was diagnosed with kidney failure in 1995 and has battled diabetes for years.Doctors told Lucy she would need a new kidney after undergoing a routine medical check before her performance in a production of Pride and Prejudice.But despite the actress spending many years on the organ donation waiting list, doctors failed to find a suitable donor so her mother Hazel stepped up as a living organ donor. In the December of that year, Hazel saved her daughter's life with the kidney transplant however Lucy developed insulin-dependent diabetes during her post-transplant care.Speaking about the importance of organ donation, Lucy's father Jasper Carrott told The Mirror at the time: 'From personal experience I can tell you that transplants give hope, relief and life to people who are desperate to receive them.'If you can sign up to the transplant donor list I can’t tell you how much it will be appreciated by patients and loved ones alike desperate to get their lives back. It works, I can assure you!'He added that Lucy was reluctant to take her mother up on her offer but was feeling healthy after the operation.Lucy went on to require hospital treatment with kidney failure in 2005, but made a full recovery.Divorce The actress pictured with her first husband Owain Yeoman, whom she married in 2006 and divorced in 2011. Pictured also with her father, Jasper Carrott In 2024, Lucy revealed her beloved dog Gracie has died as she shared a heartbreaking tribute (pictured with her late dog Gracie in 2024)In 2011, Lucy split from her husband of five years, Welsh actor Owain Yeoman, who rose to fame playing CBI Agent Wayne Rigsby in the CBS series The Mentalist.While not much is known about their relationship, reports have alleged that they first met in 2005 in Los Angeles while trying to find work and were introduced by Lucy's co-star Patrick Baladi.The actress and Owain fell in love and, after a whirlwind romance, tied the knot at St Paul's Cathedral in London on December 9, 2006.However, their romance fizzled out and in January 2011 they separated and finalised their divorce in October of that year, citing irreconcilable differences.The pair did not have any children together.When asked if she would ever get married again, she said: 'How could I not want to fall in love again? That will happen one day.'But right now, I'm just so happy. I've got my dog Gracie after all.'In 2024, Lucy revealed her beloved dog Gracie has died as she shared a heartbreaking tribute.Alongside the montage, she penned: 'On Friday I had to say goodbye to the best being there is. She was nearly 17.'Because of Gracie I learned what this feeling of unconditional love is. And now I need to somehow deal with the loss of her in my life.'Lucy continued: 'I don’t really know where to start in telling who she was, she gave me everything and asked for nothing. I learned so much from her.'For her whole life I always knew where she was at any given minute, and now I don’t. That’s one of the hardest parts for me.'She was kind, generous, willful, funny, fabulously disobedient, very vocal, and so loving. She was my travel buddy, my playmate, my partner in crime, my love.'God I was lucky. Thank you my girl. Fly free. Until we meet again.'Eating disorder battle Lucy has also been open about her past experience with bulimia, which was at its worst when she was going through a divorce in 2011, but went on to take up weightliftingIn 2017, Lucy opened up about her battle with bulimia and said she had finally accepted her body the way it is.The comedian spent years in the grip of the eating disorder, which was at its worst when she was going through a divorce in 2011.Nine years ago, and at a healthy weight, Lucy said she had realised that 'whatever your body's meant to be, it will figure itself out... it's been a journey'.She said her curvier figure hasn't changed in the past three years, and that while in her 30s she would have 'hated to look like this', she now never diets.The actress revealed that whenever she contemplates cutting calories she thinks: 'Ooh no, I'd love some cheese'.She told The Telegraph that in her 30s: 'I'd diet for a week and then eat all the food I hadn't consumed in the previous seven days in a single day.'Lucy, born in Solihull, has said her illness was her way of coping with relationship woes, and that it ultimately led her to enroll at Overeaters Anonymous.Lucy and Owain divorced after five years – but she has always refused to talk about the failure of her marriage.After years of torment, Lucy found a healthier relationship with her body, too.Career highlights Lucy appeared alongside Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman in The Office, which aired from 2001 to 2003Lucy, the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, moved to LA in 2004, and made a name for herself in the noughties in Ricky Gervais's The Office winning two Golden Globes.She revealed how despite the success of the Ricky Gervais comedy, roles proved hard to come by, leading her to question if she had chosen the right career.The actress even immersed herself in re-connective healing as a possible alternative career path.Any career worries were quashed when she landed the role of Wonder Woman's best friend, Etta Candy – the comic relief to Gal Gadot's superhero in 2017. It became one of that year's biggest box office success stories.Lucy has also appeared in The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina as one of the lead's aunts Hilda Spellman and Dianne in the 2004 horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead.Lucy played Eva in Disney Channel's action comedy series The Villains of Valley View, which premiered in 2022.Cancer diagnosis Lucy, 53, shared her cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post on Tuesday, and revealed the cancer has now spread to her 'bones' and she 'doesn't know how long she has left'On Tuesday, Lucy revealed she's been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, and she 'doesn't know how long she has left'.In her post, Lucy shared that she first discovered a 'tiny, hard spot' in her breast a year ago and nearly ignored it before seeing a doctor.The Wonder Woman star said that despite the cancer being declared incurable she's 'at peace with whatever comes next'.Lucy shared her diagnosis alongside an emotional video that showed her ringing the cancer treatment bell, and she shared in her post that she's been told it's 'too late' for her to undergo chemotherapy.She wrote: 'Hi friends:) I wanted to share something with you all that I've kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now.'A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasised to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo.'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. The star shared a legnthy post revealing that due to the pain of her diagnosis, she now has to use a wheelchair and said 'she's at peace with whatever comes next''As of now, I'm trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens.'And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there's a lot I have learned from it, and I'm grateful for that.'As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!)'The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they're really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person.'There's nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you're unwell.'I'm not scared of whatever comes next. I'm at peace with it. I'll see my Gracie [her dog, who died in 2024] sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home. Any and all grieving is for my family; it's far harder for them than for me.'I'm still going to keep up all my work for animal rights. It's so important to me. And I still would like to keep working. I'm perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life.'For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose. Much love to you all.'Anyone affected by breast cancer or seeking information and support can speak to Breast Cancer Now's expert nurses by calling the charity's free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 6000, or via its forum or email.Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and affects more than two MILLION women a year Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Each year in the UK there are more than 55,000 new cases, and the disease claims the lives of 11,500 women. In the US, it strikes 266,000 each year and kills 40,000. But what causes it and how can it be treated?What is breast cancer?It comes from a cancerous cell which develops in the lining of a duct or lobule in one of the breasts.When the breast cancer has spread into surrounding tissue it is called 'invasive'. Some people are diagnosed with 'carcinoma in situ', where no cancer cells have grown beyond the duct or lobule.Most cases develop in those over the age of 50 but younger women are sometimes affected. Breast cancer can develop in men, though this is rare.Staging indicates how big the cancer is and whether it has spread. Stage 1 is the earliest stage and stage 4 means the cancer has spread to another part of the body.The cancerous cells are graded from low, which means a slow growth, to high, which is fast-growing. High-grade cancers are more likely to come back after they have first been treated.What causes breast cancer?A cancerous tumour starts from one abnormal cell. The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. It is thought that something damages or alters certain genes in the cell. This makes the cell abnormal and multiply 'out of control'.Although breast cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are some risk factors that can increase the chance, such as genetics.What are the symptoms of breast cancer?The usual first symptom is a painless lump in the breast, although most are not cancerous and are fluid-filled cysts, which are benign. The first place that breast cancer usually spreads to is the lymph nodes in the armpit. If this occurs you will develop a swelling or lump in an armpit.How is breast cancer diagnosed?Initial assessment: A doctor examines the breasts and armpits. They may do tests such as a mammogram, a special X-ray of the breast tissue which can indicate the possibility of tumours.Biopsy: A biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is removed from a part of the body. The sample is then examined under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. The sample can confirm or rule out cancer.If you are confirmed to have breast cancer, further tests may be needed to assess if it has spread. For example, blood tests, an ultrasound scan of the liver or a chest X-ray.How is breast cancer treated?Treatment options which may be considered include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. Often a combination of two or more of these treatments are used.Surgery: Breast-conserving surgery or the removal of the affected breast depending on the size of the tumour.Radiotherapy: A treatment which uses high energy beams of radiation focused on cancerous tissue. This kills cancer cells, or stops them from multiplying. It is mainly used in addition to surgery.Chemotherapy: A treatment of cancer by using anti-cancer drugs which kill cancer cells, or stop them from multiplying.Hormone treatments: Some types of breast cancer are affected by the 'female' hormone oestrogen, which can stimulate the cancer cells to divide and multiply. Treatments which reduce the level of these hormones, or prevent them from working, are commonly used in people with breast cancer.How successful is treatment?The outlook is best in those who are diagnosed when the cancer is still small, and has not spread. Surgical removal of a tumour in an early stage may then give a good chance of cure.The routine mammography offered to women between the ages of 50 and 71 means more breast cancers are being diagnosed and treated at an early stage.For more information visit breastcancernow.org or call its free helpline on 0808 800 6000