Meghan McCain opens up about facing breast cancer 'scare' at 40: 'I can't tell you how blessed I am'

WASHINGTON, DC: Conservative commentator Meghan McCain took to the social media platform Instagram on Monday, December 30 to share a shocking health update, reported the Daily Beast.

According to the publication, the former co-host of the ABC talk show 'The View' revealed having a mass in her breast, which came back benign after a biopsy.

This situation was scary for the self-proclaimed "political nepo baby," as her father, late Republican Senator John McCain, died in 2018 after suffering from a glioblastoma brain tumor at the age of 81.

The political stalwart had been reportedly treated with radiation and chemotherapy for a year before he succumbed to the disease.

Meghan McCain's Instagram post

Meghan McCain detailed her health scare in a lengthy post on social media, writing, "I had to get a mass in my breast biopsied last week and just got the news the test came back benign."

"I can't tell you how blessed, lucky and relieved I am but for any woman who follows this account of my work. PLEASE het your mammograms!!!" she urged. "It is so important and vital and something I know a lot of us put off. 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 added, before wishing everyone "a happy, blessed, HEALTHY New Year!"

In the caption of the post, McCain reiterated, "Please, please ladies - get your mammograms and Pap smears!"

Internet stays supportive of Meghan McCain following her update

Netizens commenting on Meghan McCain's post on Instagram supported her following the health scare while sharing their struggles. The following examples demonstrate their views.

"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!" wrote a person.

"So happy for you! I am a 22 year survivor of breast cancer. Stay on top of your screenings!" shared another.

"Yes SOOOO important!!!! So glad it was nothing," expressed a third.

"Thank you for sharing!! Megan you will be a part of someone’s life being saved with this post," noted a fourth.

"I get the exam every year. It's very uncomfortable, but it must be done. Take care of yourself ladies!" said a fifth.

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