stars such as katie couric and christina applegate praised the 58-year-old actress for revealing her diagnosis in a statement on tuesday .
she explained that doctors initially failed to find the cancer but that it was discovered after she sought out a second opinion .
she underwent surgery last week with hanks by her side and she is expected to make a full recovery .
wilson took medical from the broadway play ` fish in the dark ' earlier this month but is expected back on stage in may .