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Kat Timpf Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Hours Before Giving Birth to Son

The comedian and Fox News contributor announced her Stage 0 diagnosis and the birth of her first child in a heartfelt social media post.

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Kat Timpf and Cameron Friscia attend Variety's New York Party at Loosie's Nightclub on Oct. 5, 2023, in New York City.
Kat Timpf visits FNC’s "Gutfeld!" at Fox News Channel Studios on February 14, 2023 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Kat Timpf, 36, revealed she was diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer just 15 hours before going into labor with her first child, a baby boy.
  • Doctors have expressed confidence that the cancer has not spread and recommended a double mastectomy as the best course of action.
  • Timpf described the day as surreal, balancing overdue pregnancy appointments and discussions about cancer treatment before going into spontaneous labor that night.
  • The comedian highlighted her gratitude for early detection and her newborn son, humorously noting that he may have saved her life.
  • She plans to navigate the next three months of maternity leave while adjusting to her dual roles as a new mother and a cancer patient, emphasizing resilience and finding humor in tough times.