It was supposed to be one of the happiest moments in Fox News personality Kat Timpf’s life.
But it quickly turned to heartbreak.
Timpf announced yesterday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer just 15 hours before giving birth to her first child last week.
Timpf took to X to share the the news that she was diagnosed with cancer at Stage 0, a very early form which means it is unlikely to have spread.
However, she added that the day went on with preparations for both childbirth and immediate cancer treatment discussions.
“Last week, I welcomed my first child into the world. About fifteen hours before I went into labor, I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Timpf wrote.
“As I’ve explained to the few people I’ve managed to tell about it so far: Don’t freak out. It’s just, like, a LITTLE bit of cancer.”
An Unconventional Birth Announcement
Last week, I welcomed my first child into the world. About fifteen hours before I went into labor, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Now, before you worry, my doctor says it’s Stage 0 and is confident that it almost certainly hasn’t…
— Kat Timpf (@KatTimpf) February 25, 2025
Timpf is a regular panelist of Fox News Channel’s “Gutfeld!” host of Fox Nation’s “Sincerely, Kat”
Fortunately, individuals diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer, which often refers to “ductal carcinoma in situ”, have a high survival rate.
The five-year relative survival rate for those diagnosed at this stage is consistently reported to be about 99% to 99.6%, according to data from multiple sources.
This high survival rate is attributed to the non-invasive nature of stage 0 cancer, where the cancer cells have not yet spread beyond the original site in the breast tissue.
Treatment for stage 0 breast cancer may not always be immediate and can vary based on individual factors such as age, genetic risks, and personal health history.
Options typically include surgical interventions like lumpectomy or mastectomy and may be supplemented by radiation therapy, depending on the specific characteristics of the cancer and patient preferences.
Timpf said that her proposed treatment plan included a double mastectomy.
“I was waddling around from appointment to appointment, talking about how to get my cancer out. I sat and listened as they told me that the best course of action would likely be a double mastectomy as soon as possible,” Timpf added.
Among the emotional whirlwind, Timpf humorously considered placing her tumor ultrasound on the refrigerator beside her baby’s ultrasound.
“I asked all the questions I could, including if I could get a copy of my tumor ultrasound to put on the fridge next to the ultrasound of my baby. Finally, by the middle of the night, I was crawling around on the floor of my apartment in spontaneous labor, before heading to the hospital to meet my baby, whom I’d learn at the time of birth was a son,” Timpf said.
Timpf is positive that she will make a full recovery, even noting that her pregnancy saved her life.
“I’m lucky that we found the cancer so early; I’m lucky to be my son’s mom,” she said.
“I mean, I know I’m biased, but the little dude absolutely rules — and not just because he might have saved my life.”
She added: “Here’s to resilience, to miracles in the midst of chaos, and to finding humor and hope even on the toughest days.”