McCaskill Announces She Has Breast Cancer, Expects ‘Full Recovery’

Senate Consumer Protection subcommittee Chair Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., questions General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, during the subcommittee's hearing on Genera... Senate Consumer Protection subcommittee Chair Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., questions General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, during the subcommittee's hearing on General Motors. McCaskill said the new GM, which emerged from bankruptcy in 2009, had ample time to recall cars equipped with a faulty ignition switch that is linked to at least 13 deaths. GM began recalling the cars this February. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) MORE LESS

By Sara Jerde

February 22, 2016 4:28 p.m.

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Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) announced Monday that she has breast cancer, but said her prognosis is “good” and she expects a full recovery.

McCaskill posted on her website that she will be in St. Louis for three weeks receiving treatment, during which her staff will work with constituents and she will post on her Senate website.

Read her full statement below:

I very recently learned that I have breast cancer. It was detected through a regular mammogram. It’s a little scary, but my prognosis is good and I expect a full recovery. I will be in St Louis for the next 3 weeks receiving treatment. During this time my staff will continue to assist Missourians and I will be posting on my Senate website (McCaskill.senate.gov) how I would have voted on any matters that come before the Senate during my absence—which I’ll also enter into the Congressional record. Additionally, I’ll be submitting questions in writing for any missed Senate hearings.

Thank you for the honor of serving you in the Senate.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton also tweeted her support to McCaskill, signing the tweet with her initial:

.@clairecmc If ever cancer picked the wrong person to mess with, it's you. Stay strong and take care of yourself. I'm in your corner. -H

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 22, 2016

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Sara Jerde (@SaraJerde) Sara Jerde is a newswriter based in New York. Her bylines have appeared in The Star-Ledger, The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Columbus Dispatch. She graduated from Ohio University. Send emails to sara@talkingpointsmemo.com and follow her @SaraJerde.

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