On Sept. 28, journalist Katie Couric revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago.

鈥淛une 21, 2022, was the first day of summer, my 8th wedding anniversary, and the day I found out I had breast cancer,鈥� Couric said.

A post on her website entitled 鈥淲hy Not Me鈥� went on to describe the moments after she received the news.

鈥淚 felt sick and the room started to spin. I was in the middle of an open office, so I walked to a corner and spoke quietly, my mouth unable to keep up with the questions swirling in my head,鈥� she said.

Couric explained in the post that her gynecologist had reminded her that she was overdue for a mammogram. A routine breast sonogram and a follow-up biopsy revealed that she had cancer. In July, Couric had surgery to remove a tumour from her breast that was 鈥�2.5 centimetres, roughly the size of an olive鈥� and underwent radiation.

The treatment ended on Sept. 27.

According to Couric, she went public with her experience to share a teachable moment she hopes will save lives.

鈥淧lease get your annual mammogram. I was six months late this time. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had put it off longer. But just as importantly, please find out if you need additional screening,鈥� said Couric.

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