American television personality Mia Thornton recently revealed that she has been going through a cancer scare.On February 25, the 37-year-old took to her Instagram handle to share a selfie while discussing how she found out about the news and the toll it's taking on her and her husband Gordon Thornton.In the post, she revealed that the doctor informed her about her test results and advised her to visit the Johns Hopkins Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThornton said that even though she and her husband had an "overwhelming amount of emotion," she has remained peaceful, energetic, and strong.The Real Housewives of Potomac star revealed that she has been visiting specialists, however, "the storm is not over." Thornton said that the experience has changed her but she hasn't been diagnosed yet.Taking a positive stance, she said that God has a plan and to live each day to the fullest.Following the announcement, friends and admirers sent their prayers and wishes to Mia Thornton.Her co-star Robyn Dixon wrote:"Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong mama."Shereé Whitfield from The Real Housewives of Atlanta commented:"Keeping u in my prayers!!''Actress Drew Sidora wrote:"Prayers and healing to you beautiful."The Real Housewives of Orange County actress Tamra Judge said:"Prayers beautiful."Twitter reacts to Mia Thornton's newsFans and admirers of Mia Thornton took to their Twitter handles and sent love and prayers to the personality.TheShadeRoom@TheShadeRoomRoommates, let’s send Mia Thornton from ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ positive vibes as she revealed she is dealing with health challenges 🏽1:28 AM · Feb 26, 202218516Roommates, let’s send Mia Thornton from ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ positive vibes as she revealed she is dealing with health challenges 🙏🏽 https://t.co/xfsFJ9WOWlYamili Saucedo@yamsssPraying for you #MiaThornton , all positive vibes being sent your way #cancersucks7:07 AM · Feb 26, 202253Praying for you #MiaThornton , all positive vibes being sent your way 🌈 ☀️ #cancersucksVoodoo Doll TV@VoodooDollTV1🏾🏾🏾 up for Mia Thornton! twitter.com/Haus_Of_Bravo/…Elijah (Eli) | STOP ASIAN HATE, BLM@Haus_Of_BravoPraying for @mrsmiathornton and I know she'll get through this. #RHOP2:22 AM · Feb 26, 2022242Praying for @mrsmiathornton and I know she'll get through this. #RHOP https://t.co/VgqJ4NTGCt🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 up for Mia Thornton! twitter.com/Haus_Of_Bravo/…Wondara Wherry@wherry_wondaraI have people in my family and friends who fought cancer and won and those who succumbed to it. My thoughts and prayers for #MiaThornton. 8:17 AM · Feb 26, 20222I have people in my family and friends who fought cancer and won and those who succumbed to it. My thoughts and prayers for #MiaThornton. ❤️❤️❤️La La ✨🌊@lalajofficialPraying for Mia Thornton! You are covered sista, God has beautiful plans for you. The best is yet to come. Let the fight begin. #RHOP #PrayingforMia 🏾3:25 AM · Feb 26, 20223Praying for Mia Thornton! You are covered sista, God has beautiful plans for you. The best is yet to come. Let the fight begin. #RHOP #PrayingforMia 🙏🏾 https://t.co/CfjDnCXpsUdrew 'B' 🤳🏽@lifesaDrewyou’re a strong woman, Mia Thornton!sending love and positive vibes. 5:15 AM · Feb 26, 2022you’re a strong woman, Mia Thornton!sending love and positive vibes. ❤️❤️All Tea All Shade@TeaTimeTips2#RHOP #MiaThornton says she’s battling Cancer 🏾6:18 AM · Feb 26, 202231#RHOP #MiaThornton says she’s battling Cancer 🙏🏾 https://t.co/YboRRuvwZeIn December 2021, Mia Thornton made headlines when she had a brief misunderstanding with rapper Nicki Minaj, who hosted the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion show.During that time, she took to social media to call out the music artist for not including her son in her gift-giving to all the children of Bravo TV.The situation was quickly resolved when Nicki tweeted saying that she was nowhere to be found and asked her to send her address to the singer. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThornton, who joined the Potomac cast in the season's latest edition, isn't the first Housewife to share her cancer diagnosis.While speaking to People Magazine in 2017, cast member Camille Grammer-Meyer revealed that she had been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2013 and squamous cell carcinoma in 2017.In November 2021, Vicki Gunvalson revealed on Jeff Lewis' SiriusXM show, Jeff Lewis Live, that she had also had the disease, undergoing a hysterectomy to remove her uterus.