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 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,

Today star Hoda Kotb sat down with The Office actress Jenna Fischer to talk about her cancer journey not long after she first shared it with the public. In a new interview clip, Kotb teared up as Fischer shared her honest experience dealing with the disease and a personal story that had a direct connection to her.