Countryfile star Julia Bradbury has opened up about a new health scare, four years on from her breast cancer diagnosis.
The Countryfile presenter, 54, has also revealed that her latest health issue saw her reach out to Davina McCall for advice.
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Julia Bradbury on health scare
In an interview with OK! magazine today (Monday, June 30), Julia has revealed that a cyst was found on her brain during an MRI scan.
The scan came about due to Julia wanting to ensure that there were no cancerous issues following her diagnosis and mastectomy in 2021.
“My breast cancer diagnosis made me start exploring all sorts of interesting avenues to do with personalised preventative health and medicine. Since I came out the other side I’m so much more grateful for every day I’m here on planet Earth. I’m very mindful of my health, and it has made me really take it seriously and honour it,” she explained.
Julia Bradbury talks turning to Davina McCall for advice
Julia then continued.
“I did a full body MRI scan, including my brain, chest region and abdominal region, looking for anything connected to my breast cancer. I’m grateful to say all’s good on that front. But there was an unexpected discovery of a fortunately benign brain cyst, bang in the centre of my brain, next door to my pineal gland,” she said.
After finding the cyst, Julia contacted Davina McCall. Davina underwent surgery last year after a cyst was found on her brain.
Though the tumour was benign, neuroscientists advised her to have it removed, which she did.
Davina put Julia in touch with her neurosurgeon.
Julia on her cyst
Julia then continued. “My neurosurgeon, Kevin O’Neill, who is Davina’s neurosurgeon, is not concerned. I will be rechecking in six months’ time to check there are no signs of growth, that it isn’t taking up any valuable real estate in my brain,” she said.
Knowing about her cyst now, Julia has made some life changes to ensure she’s taking good care of her brain.
As well as prioritising sleep and eating healthily, Julia has also stopped drinking alcohol.
The star also had her DNA tested to find out which diseases she’s genetically predisposed to developing. She learned that her DNA is wired towards Type 2 diabetes, which has led to some dietary changes.
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