Hoda Kotb was touched to learn she was a part of Jenna Fischer’s breast cancer recovery journey. “After my surgery, I’m, you know, recovering, I watched the Today show,” Fischer, 50, told Kotb, 60, during an interview on the Monday,

Hoda Kotb has been a beacon of light for many people, including actress Jenna Fischer. On the Monday, October 21, episode of Today, Fischer, 50, shared how Kotb, 60, was a source of inspiration for her as she recovered from breast cancer.

Hoda Kotb was moved to tears as she interviewed Jenna Fischer less than two weeks after the Office alum revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. During the interview, which marked the first time the 50-year-old actress opened up about her experience with cancer since announcing her diagnosis,