Our thoughts and prayers are with Laura Ingraham,the tart-tongued belle of conservative radio, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Laura is undergoing surgery as this is written.


Laura phoned into her own show from the hospital earlier today. Never at a loss for words, and as doctors and nurses were waving at her to hang up, Laura puckishly vowed, “If I beat Chuck Schumer, I can beat this.”


Here is the very Laura-like post on her website:


PRAYER REQUEST FOR LAURA: You know I hate Drama Kings or Queens, but I am asking for your prayers today and for the forseeable future. On Friday afternoon, I learned that I have joined the ever-growing group of American women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. As so many breast cancer patients will tell you, it all came as a total shock. I am blessed to be surrounded by people who love me–my family, a wonderful fiance (if he thinks he’s going to get out of marrying me because of this little blib, he’s sadly mistaken!), my friends, and my church. I am absolutely blown away by how helpful and kind everyone has been–including total strangers who have experienced the same rollercoaster of emotions. The sisterhood of breast cancer survivors is inspiring. I am truly blessed. On Tuesday I will have an operation and within a few days will know more about the future. I am hopeful for a bright future and a “normal” life (well, scratch the “normal” part). Anyway, people have gone through much worse, and I know I’ll obliterate this. I am thanking you in advance for your prayers. You are my family. And remember, I’ll be back sooner than you think.