Meghan McCain Opens Up About Health Scare, Urges Women To Prioritize Mammograms
Meghan McCain is speaking out after a recent health scare, using her platform to stress the importance of routine breast cancer screenings. The former View co-host, 40, took to Instagram on December 30 to share her experience and encourage women to prioritize their health.
Last week, Meghan discovered a mass in her breast and had to undergo a biopsy. Thankfully, the results came back benign, but the experience left a lasting impression. “I can’t tell you how blessed, lucky, and relieved I am,” she wrote in her heartfelt caption, “but for any woman who follows this account or my work, PLEASE get your mammograms!”
Meghan continued by acknowledging how easy it is to put off routine screenings, especially with busy lives and other responsibilities. “It is so important and vital, and something I know a lot of us put off,” she added.
“I am 40 and this was a scare for me. Get your mammograms!!! Doctors, nurses, pathologists, the mammogram coordinators, all of these people are nothing short of selfless angels who walk among us and I am forever grateful to every single health care professional,” she stated.
She went on to express her deep gratitude to the healthcare professionals who supported her during the process.
Friends and fans flooded the comment section with love and support. TV personality Kelly Rizzo wrote, “I went thru this last year. Double biopsy! So scary! So happy you are all good, friend! Such a great relief going into the new year! 🙏🏼❤️”
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, with one in eight women receiving a diagnosis in their lifetime. Mammograms are a crucial tool for early detection, significantly increasing survival rates.
In 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines, recommending that women start routine screenings every other year beginning at age 40. This change reflects rising cases of breast cancer in younger women and aims to save more lives through earlier detection.
Health experts also emphasize the importance of “breast self-awareness.” This means becoming familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel, which can help you notice any changes during self-examinations.
