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Kat Timpf Says Comedy Helped Her Reclaim Power After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Hours Before Birth

She tells PEOPLE she was diagnosed with stage 0 DCIS, choosing a double mastectomy.

Overview

  • Timpf says she learned she had breast cancer about 15 hours before delivering her first child, sharing the timing publicly in a new PEOPLE interview.
  • TV Insider reports she was diagnosed with stage 0 ductal carcinoma in situ in February 2025 and was declared cancer-free in April 2025 with six-month follow-ups planned.
  • She opted for a double mastectomy, later underwent breast reconstruction in July 2025, and received 3D nipple tattoos five months after that.
  • Timpf says making jokes about her experience onstage feels freeing and like standing up to a bully, helping her take back a sense of control.
  • She avoids forced positivity, values friends who let her vent, and says she aims to use her platform to support other women facing similar challenges.