‘Chicago Fire’ star Robyn Coffin announces breast cancer diagnosis as she launches GoFundMe for support

Robyn Coffin, who plays Cindy Herrmann in “Chicago Fire”, has announced that she has breast cancer. A GoFundMe organised by her friend Gianine DeFrancesco is seeking support for medical costs and lost income during Coffin’s treatment and recovery.

Coffin is scheduled for a right partial mastectomy on 3 December, followed by radiation, subject to a pre-operative appointment on 24 November. The fundraiser says hospital and surgery bills are expected to reach $40,000 despite insurance, and that recovery time could be longer if a full mastectomy is needed. It had raised nearly $17,000 towards a $75,000 goal; co-stars Miranda Mayo and Hanako Greensmith each donated $1,000.