Mayte Campos announces her pregnancy and battles cancer
EL RIGOR · 11 de agosto de 2026, 21:43 · 2 min read
Cross-checked in sources from Cultura
Journalist Mayte Campos has shared news with her followers that has touched many hearts: she is expecting her first child while battling cancer. The announcement, made early in July, showcases the strength of the content creator during challenging times.
Known for her work on television and her passion for fashion, Mayte Campos has chosen to be transparent with her online community. "I am pregnant and I have cancer," she communicated, visibly distressed, to her followers. The journalist revealed that the baby she is expecting is a girl and that she was diagnosed with cancer during her fifth month of pregnancy.
With nearly 22,000 followers on social media, Mayte has decided to share her experience to offer support to those who may find themselves in similar situations. "If my story manages to accompany, alleviate, or make even one person feel less alone, it will have been worth it," the journalist reiterates.
Mayte Campos has explained that although the news is devastating, she has decided to move forward and show a reality she never imagined living. "I have decided to stay and show a reality I never imagined living. Not because it is easy, but perhaps because there might be someone on the other side of this screen who needs to read these words," explains the journalist.
The journalist has emphasised that despite the profound impact of the news, she has found solace in social media. "While I was drowning in the depths of my own thoughts, I opened Instagram almost by inertia, and suddenly, two videos appeared that managed to take me out of my reality for a few seconds," recounts Mayte Campos.
Mayte Campos concluded that "we have to fight our first battle together. I won’t let go of you. And I promise I will fight with all my strength for both of us."
The journalist has expressed her wish that her story serves as a message of hope and support for others who may be going through similar situations. "If my story manages to accompany, alleviate, or make even one person feel less alone, it will have been worth it," Mayte Campos reiterates.
According to the press, the specific nature of the cancer that Mayte Campos is suffering from and details about her treatment have not been disclosed. The journalist continues to share her experience with her followers, seeking support and offering it to others who may be in similar situations.
Piece prepared by the newsroom from cross-checked sources in several countries.