Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said she is now cancer-free after a “minimally invasive” procedure to remove a small calcification.
The Minnesota Democrat was diagnosed with Stage 1A breast cancer in February 2021 and had surgery to remove a tumor in her right breast before beginning radiation therapy later that year. In November 2021, she said “everything was clear” after her first six-month post-cancer exam.
Klobuchar wrote in an X post Friday that doctors recently found a small white spot known as a calcification at a routine six-month exam at Mayo Clinic.
“I had a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure to remove it, which was successful, and this month I will have a few days of radiation as a precaution,” she said. “Thanks to early detection and diligent follow-up visits, my doctor says I am now cancer-free.”
I wanted to share an update on my health. I encourage everyone to get your routine screenings, exams, and follow-ups. Thankfully I am now cancer free! pic.twitter.com/lHkEfuMaCw
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) July 12, 2024
She encouraged people to get routine screenings, exams, and follow-up appointments.
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“It made a huge difference for me, and I know it can make a huge difference for so many others,” Klobuchar said.
“Our health is not something we can ever take for granted, and this is another reminder that each day is a gift,” she added.