Drescher launched the "Cancer Schmancer" movement after her own experience battling uterine cancer. Her mission is to shift the nation's focus on finding a cure to prevention and early detection. Drescher says she hopes this movement makes people become more mindful about how regular consumer products can impact their health. During the interview Drescher also shared what else she's up to. This month, the actress guest starred in the series "Broad City" on Comedy Central. Drescher says it was an "awesome" experience, and she enjoys the social commentary the program makes.

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