In a heartfelt social media post, Fox News contributor Kat Timpf revealed that she was diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer just hours before giving birth to her first child. What began as a routine pre-labor checkup turned into a life-changing day when doctors confirmed the early-stage diagnosis. Timpf went into labor about 15 hours later and delivered a healthy baby boy.

Doctors assured her that the cancer—caught at Stage 0—was highly treatable and had almost certainly not spread. After recovering from childbirth, she will undergo a double mastectomy, which her doctors said is the best course of action.

True to her trademark style, Timpf used humor to cope with the emotional roller coaster, admitting that she relied on dark wit to get through the shock.

Support poured in from colleagues and fans, with many praising her openness. Timpf has used the moment to highlight the importance of early detection and screening. Now home with her newborn son, she is balancing new motherhood with cancer treatment and stepping into an unexpected role as a breast cancer awareness advocate.