Fox News Media Hosts Panel on Breast Cancer Research and Awareness

FOX News Media partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) on Thursday for a panel discussion at its New York City headquarters. The event focused on recent progress in breast cancer research and treatment, while also encouraging women to be proactive about their health.

"Gutfeld!" co-host and breast cancer survivor Kat Timpf joined Dr. Priya Malhotra, director of research impact at BCRF, for the discussion. Taylor Riggs, a FOX Business host, moderated the panel.

Timpf, who was diagnosed with Stage 0 ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in February 2025 shortly before giving birth, spoke about the misconceptions that still surround breast cancer. "There is also so much that people don’t know. It can happen at any age, without genetic markers," Timpf said. "Talking about it is always helpful because it removes a lot of the stigma, and it makes you feel like you can ask these questions to your doctor."

She announced her diagnosis on social media, using humor to cope with the news. "For me, making jokes about a subject is a way to instead feel power over the things that are threatening to take you down," Timpf explained.

Dr. Malhotra highlighted the significant increase in targeted treatments for breast cancer over the decades. "In 1977, we had one targeted treatment for breast cancer. Twenty years later, we had two. Fast forward to today, we have over 30 targeted treatments, 19 in the last decade alone," she stated. "So, it’s moving very quickly, and we're proud to say that our investigators are involved in all of those, getting them across the finish line."

Both Timpf and Dr. Malhotra stressed the importance of self-advocacy and regular health screenings. "My biggest thing is to know your body because if you feel that something is out of whack — even if you think it's minor — it’s worth it to talk to your doctor about," Dr. Malhotra advised.

Timpf urged women to take charge of their health. "Your own health is up to you. So, you have to make sure you pay attention and ask your doctor questions. Don't think it can't happen to you because I thought that, and I was wrong."

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. According to BCRF, approximately one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. While breast cancer is more frequently diagnosed in older women, incidence rates are increasing among younger women, including those under 40, a demographic not typically recommended for routine mammograms.