Lucy Davis, best known for essaying the role of Dawn Tinsley in the UK version of The Office, has revealed that she has been living with stage 4 breast cancer for the past year and a half.The 53-year-old actress shared the news on social media, saying the cancer has spread to her bones, spine, right hip and ribs. She said that the cancer is “incurable” and that it is now “too late for chemo.” Davis said she had kept the diagnosis private for some time. In her post, she wrote that she is now trying to focus on living whatever time she has left and continuing to find joy in her life.“I’m not scared of whatever comes next,” Davis said reportedly. She also spoke about the importance of paying attention to changes in the body. Reports say Davis had noticed a small, hard spot in her breast but initially overlooked it. Her experience has prompted renewed discussion around recognising possible breast cancer symptoms and seeking medical advice rather than dismissing them. About Stage 4 Breast CancerAlso read: Kennedy Announces Food Policy Reforms Under Trump’s MAHA Agenda: What Has Been Proposed?Stage 4 breast cancer, also called metastatic or secondary breast cancer, means cancer that began in the breast has spread to distant parts of the body. The bones are among the most common sites for breast cancer to spread, along with the liver, lungs and brain. When breast cancer spreads to the bones, it can cause persistent bone pain and weaken the bones. If cancer affects the spine, it can also put pressure on the spinal cord, which can become a medical emergency. Unlike early-stage breast cancer, stage 4 disease generally cannot be cured. However, treatment can often control the cancer, ease symptoms and help maintain quality of life. Depending on the type of breast cancer, treatment can include hormone therapy, targeted medicines, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Also read: Donald Trump Signs Order To Split MMR Vaccine: Is It Safe For Children?Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored A breast lump is one of the telltale warning signs, but it is not the only one. Changes in breast size or shape, skin dimpling or redness, nipple inversion, unusual nipple discharge or swelling in the breast or armpit can also require medical assessment. Importantly, not every breast change is cancer, but unusual changes should not be ignored. Early detection can make breast cancer easier to treat. Lucy Davis, who has also appeared in Shaun of the Dead, Wonder Woman and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, said she wants to continue enjoying life and her animal activism despite her diagnosis.