“Chicago Fire” Actress Robyn Coffin Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Plans to Undergo Partial Mastectomy

The actress, who plays Cindy Hermann in the NBC procedural drama, shared her diagnosis in a GoFundMe launched on Nov. 13

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• Chicago Fire actress Robyn Coffin has been diagnosed with breast cancer
• She shared the news on a GoFundMe launched on Nov. 13, along with details of her upcoming partial mastectomy
• Coffin’s Chicago Fire costar Miranda Rae Mayo shared the fundraiser on social media in a show of support

Chicago Fire’s Robyn Coffin has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and the Firehouse 51 family is showing their support.

The actress, who has appeared in every season of the NBC procedural drama, shared the news in a verified GoFundMe published on Friday, Nov. 13, which was subsequently shared by one of her Chicago Fire costars on social media.

Coffin is currently preparing to undergo a partial mastectomy in December, according to the fundraiser, which was co-organized by the actress and Gianine DeFrancesco. The GoFundMe states that it is raising money to pay for the actress’ surgery and subsequent recovery. 

According to the GoFundMe, Coffin is currently expected to undergo a right partial mastectomy with magseed localization on Dec. 3, with radiation treatment to follow. She is expected to be out of work for three weeks if the surgery is confirmed in a pre-operation doctor’s visit, which is scheduled for Nov. 24.

However, “if a full mastectomy is required,” the fundraiser states, “Robyn’s time off work will increase quite a bit, as the surgery is much more extensive.”

“When Robyn doesn’t work, she doesn’t get paid,” according to the GoFundMe, which further states that the fundraiser is “not only to fill in the gaps that insurance will surely leave,” but also to help “sustain” both the Chicago Fire actress and her husband, Grant Edmonds, while she is out of work to recover.

The GoFundMe’s stated fundraising goal, as of Nov. 14, is $75,000 — $40,000 of which amounts to the cost of the “surgery and hospital bill.”

“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,” the fundraiser states, adding that the $40,000 “is most urgent.” “The balance is for said surprises: a longer recovery period (see not working), medicine off the plan or not fully covered, or whatever is thrown at them,” per the GoFundMe.

“So, Village – thank you in advance for embracing Robyn with love and support,” the fundraiser message continues. “We’ve got her! Robyn and Grant send you their love and gratitude.”

The GoFundMe did not share any further information about Coffin’s diagnosis. PEOPLE has reached out to DeFrancesco for additional information.

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One of Coffin’s Chicago Fire costars, Miranda Rae Mayo, shared the GoFundMe in an Instagram Stories post, along with a message about her castmate. “This beautiful and wonderful woman is in need of support. You may know her as Cindy Herrmann on our show. Any and everything helps,” she wrote, adding a heart emoji.

Mayo, 36, also donated to the GoFundMe, along with Chicago Fire’s Hanako Greensmith.

In Chicago Fire, Coffin plays Cindy Hermann, the wife of Captain Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg). The character, who appears in 64 episodes, experiences a cancer journey in season 11 of the series after she is diagnosed with lung cancer.