Ricky Gervais’ longtime partner Jane Fallon has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer sharing the news with fans on Instagram.

“I had no symptoms, but the brilliant radiographer spotted something iffy and sent me for further tests and eventually a biopsy” she wrote.

The author and TV producer said she has undergone additional mammograms, biopsies, and an MRI to precisely locate the affected area.

She added that surgery is scheduled in the coming weeks to treat the condition.

“It’s been a lot, I’m not going to lie,” Fallon admitted sharing candid glimpses of her life during this period including photos of her cat 'Pickle' dressed as a nurse and a stuffed bear with a miniature stethoscope.

Fallon has been in a relationship with Gervais since 1982.

The couple met at University College London and have been together for more than 40 years supporting each other’s careers throughout.

Despite their long-term partnership Fallon and Gervais have no plans to marry.

The Office star has frequently credited Fallon with inspiring his projects.

The couple’s enduring relationship however has always been unconventional.

In 2018 Fallon told an outlet “We’re not married because neither of us are fussed… it’s not really been anything that either of us have ever really needed.”

Fans and friends have flooded Fallon’s Instagram post with messages of support wishing her strength and a smooth recovery as she prepares for surgery.