Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said Friday she is cancer free after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure to remove a small calcification found by doctors as part of a routine breast cancer screening.
Klobuchar, a member of the Senate Democratic leadership, was diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer in early 2021. Six months later, she said “everything was clear” at her six-month exam and owed her recent positive diagnosis to a check-up. consistent ups.
“Thanks to early detection and diligent follow-up visits, my doctor says I am now cancer free,” she said in a statement. declaration,
The Minnesota Democrat added that she will undergo a few days of radiation as a precaution.
“I want to again encourage all Minnesotans and all Americans to get routine screenings, exams and follow-ups. It made a huge difference to me and I know it can make a huge difference to many others,” she added.
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