Grace Helbig, a beloved YouTuber and co-host of the podcast “This Might Get Weird,” shared a heartfelt announcement on Monday revealing that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In an almost eight-minute video uploaded to her YouTube channel, Helbig expressed the shock and surrealness of her diagnosis, emphasizing that while it doesn’t feel real, it is indeed a reality she must face.
At 37 years old, Helbig explained that she has been diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer, but her doctors have reassured her that it is highly treatable and beatable. Although her cancer is believed to be in stage 2A, there is still uncertainty until further tests are conducted.
In the video, Helbig disclosed that she discovered a strange lump in her left breast a few months before her diagnosis. She initially dismissed it, thinking she was just ignorant about her own body and assuming it must be muscle tissue. However, she eventually gathered the courage to mention it to her doctor, who also found it abnormal. Consequently, Helbig emphasized the importance of getting any lumps checked and advised people not to hesitate when asking their doctors seemingly silly questions.
Helbig’s announcement shed light on the fact that breast cancer not only affects women over 50 but can also occur in younger women, with about 9% of new cases occurring in individuals under 45, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Throughout the video, Helbig maintained her comedic spirit, cracking jokes about mammogram machines, the delivery of her diagnosis, and even the timing of her illness, which came at a time when she was seeking personal growth and a reemergence in content creation. Despite the circumstances, Helbig declared her commitment to incorporating comedy, laughter, and jokes into her journey of processing such a difficult ordeal, emphasizing that it helps her cope without denying the reality or diverting attention from it.
Helbig expressed her desire to continue creating content and stated that she will work with her podcast co-host, Mamrie Hart, to release new episodes. She shared her breast cancer diagnosis on all her social media platforms, receiving an outpouring of support and love from her fans.
In conclusion, Helbig assured her viewers, “I have breast cancer, and now you know. I’m doing okay. The first few weeks were rough, but I am incredibly fortunate to have the most amazing and supportive husband, family, and friends. I am ready to face this challenge, and I know I can overcome it.”
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