Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Katie Couric
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Katie Couric is urging women not to fall behind on their annual mammograms after revealing she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

In an essay on her website Wednesday, the journalist, 65, shared that she received her breast cancer diagnosis in June after she had accidentally been late on receiving a mammogram. "I felt sick and the room started to spin," she writes, describing her reaction to hearing the diagnosis. "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."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.