CNN Anchor Sara Sidner Opens Up About Stage 3 Breast Cancer On-Air; Watch

In an emotional revelation on CNN News Central, veteran anchor Sara Sidner disclosed that she is currently battling stage 3 breast cancer. The 51-year-old journalist shared the shocking news with viewers, urging them to prioritise regular screenings and self-examinations.

Sidner urged her viewers to “pause and think of eight women whom you love and know in your life.” She emphasised the alarming statistic that one in every eight women will experience or has experienced breast cancer at some juncture. Despite her seemingly low-risk factors, the 51-year-old anchor shared, “I am that one in eight in my friend group. I have never been sick a day in my life. I don’t smoke, I rarely drink, breast cancer does not run in my family, and yet here I am with stage 3 breast cancer.”

During the heartfelt on-air moment, Sidner brought attention to an even more alarming reality: Black women are 40% more likely to succumb to breast cancer than their White counterparts.

“So to all my sisters, Black and White and Brown out there, please, for the love of God, get your mammograms every single year. Do your self-exams, try to catch it before I do,” she continued.

The journalist expressed gratitude for her breast cancer diagnosis, stating that she has thanked cancer for choosing her. This experience has reshaped her outlook on life. Regardless of the challenges faced, she acknowledges that she remains deeply enamoured with life.

Sidner highlighted the significance of each day, emphasising that with every breath, there’s cause for celebration as she remains in the company of her co-anchors and family. She conveyed that the ability to experience love, laughter, and tears is, in her view, fulfilling and substantial.

In an interview with People Magazine, Sidner revealed that her journey with breast cancer began with a routine mammogram during her coverage in Israel. Upon her return to the United States, a biopsy confirmed her worst fears – the lump she had noticed months earlier was cancerous and at an advanced stage. The news initially left her in silence, processing the gravity of the situation privately.

However, she soon found the strength to face the challenges ahead. “I just made a decision. I’m like, ‘No, you’re going to live and you’re going to stop this and you’re going to do every single thing in your arsenal to survive this.” she told People Magazine.