Overview
- McCarthy says she was diagnosed with mycotoxin poisoning in December 2025 and has been undergoing a prolonged mold 'detox' that she describes as ongoing and traumatic.
- She told listeners on her podcast that she is not ready to remove her Motiva silicone breast implants and joked about preserving her appearance for work in a Nov. 3 episode.
- Plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow, who has performed McCarthy’s procedures, told her on the podcast that he does not believe the implants caused her illness and saw no signs of mold on implants he removed.
- McCarthy reports living in a tent because of persistent fear of re-exposure despite having her Los Angeles home professionally remediated and using treatments such as infrared saunas and therapeutic plasma exchange.
- Medical authorities say links between breast implants and broad systemic symptoms remain uncertain, the FDA and clinics call for more study, and Motiva silicone implants were approved for U.S. marketing in 2024.