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Mollie Quirk

Newsreader, 28, sobs as she shares devastating breast cancer diagnosis live on air

An Iowa news anchor broke down when she emotionally revealed her breast cancer diagnosis live on air.

Just months after Calyn Thompson, 28, reported on a segment about the importance of mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the WHO13 News anchor revealed her diagnosis.

Announcing her health battle to viewers on Wednesday (May 3) while hosting the programme, Calyn said: "Six months ago, I did an interview during breast cancer awareness month reminding you to stay up to date on your mammograms.

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