Fox News personality Kat Timpf is opening up from her hospital bed, just days after undergoing a double mastectomy to treat stage zero breast cancer—a diagnosis she received only hours before giving birth to her first child.

Timpf, 35, shared a candid update with her fans on Instagram Thursday, posting a photo of her legs in a hospital gown and a pair of socks, with a censored section for privacy. Her caption? In true Kat Timpf fashion—brave, honest, and hilarious.

“Post-op!” she wrote. “They’re honestly not much smaller than they were before I got pregnant.”

Fans Rally With Love and Encouragement

Her fans quickly flooded the comments with heartfelt support.

“Prayers to you. You’re such an inspiration to all of us,” one wrote.
“Sending you wishes for a speedy recovery!” added another.
“I hope you feel better really soon,” a third follower said. “The double mastectomy was physically the ‘easiest’ of all the operations I had to have bc of f’ing cancer. It was emotionally a total mind f. I’m praying for you.”

Person's feet in socks and hospital gown, with a censored section of the image.

Fellow Fox News colleague Greg Gutfeld also chimed in, writing, “You’re kicking ass Kat! We’re all missing you here.”

Diagnosed Hours Before Giving Birth

Timpf shocked fans last month when she revealed she was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer just 15 hours before going into labor with her first child, a baby boy she shares with husband Cameron Friscia. The diagnosis—though early stage—prompted an urgent medical plan including surgery.

Despite the whirlwind of childbirth and cancer treatment, Timpf maintained her trademark humor and grit. In a previous post taken outside Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she wrote:

Pregnant Kat Timpf sitting in a wheelchair at an airport.

“Once I recover from childbirth, my mole removal scars heal, I get a double mastectomy, get rid of my cancer, have breast reconstruction surgery & am physically capable of getting back in the gym it’s OVER FOR U B***HEZ #MILF”

Strength, Transparency, and Advocacy

Since going public with her diagnosis, Timpf has been lauded for her openness and strength. In her original post on X (formerly Twitter), she reassured fans that her doctors were confident the cancer hadn’t spread and emphasized the incredible care she received from hospital staff.

“I’m so lucky it was caught early,” she wrote. “I’m also lucky to be surrounded by doctors and nurses who have helped me get through this with humor and grace.”

Timpf’s candidness has resonated with fans facing similar battles, with many thanking her for being a voice of strength, honesty, and humor in the face of a life-altering diagnosis.

Kat Timpf standing in front of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Looking Ahead

Though her recovery is just beginning, Timpf’s positive attitude, support from fans, and love for her newborn are guiding her forward. She’s promised more updates and isn’t letting the double whammy of new motherhood and cancer recovery slow her down for long.

One fan may have said it best:

“You got this. You are incredibly strong—and don’t you forget that!”

As Timpf heals, her journey is serving as a powerful reminder that even in the face of fear and uncertainty, resilience and laughter can light the way.