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- Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) revealed Thursday that she underwent successful breast cancer treatment after being diagnosed with stage 1A cancer earlier this year.
- Klobuchar wrote that doctors discovered the “small white spots” during a routine mammogram at Mayo Clinic in February.
- “It’s easy to put off health screenings, just like I did. But I hope my experience is a reminder for everyone of the value of routine health checkups, exams, and follow-through.”
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) revealed in a post on Thursday that she underwent successful breast cancer treatment after being diagnosed with stage 1A cancer earlier this year.
Klobuchar wrote in a Medium post that doctors discovered the “small white spots” during a routine mammogram at Mayo Clinic in February. After a series of tests, the Minnesota senator successfully underwent a lumpectomy and then completed radiation treatments in May.
Now, Klobuchar wrote, her doctors believe her “chances of developing cancer again are no greater than the average person.”
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Klobuchar took the opportunity to highlight the number of routine appointments and medical examinations people across the U.S. are missing due to the coronavirus pandemic and urged citizens to make and keep their appointments.
“I know that because I delayed mine,” she wrote. “It’s easy to put off health screenings, just like I did. But I hope my experience is a reminder for everyone of the value of routine health checkups, exams, and follow-through.”
“Like often happens with anyone dealing with illness, this experience gave me time to reflect on my own life and those I love. It also gave me renewed purpose to my work,” Klobuchar continued. “I have immense gratitude for my family, friends, colleagues, and the people of Minnesota, and I know that each day is a gift.”
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