TV presenter Julia Bradbury has warned her followers as she issues a worrying health update following her cancer diagnosis.
In 2021, Julia was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy that same year. Following an MRI scan, she was told everything was good on the cancer front.
However, instead, they discovered a benign brain cyst. As a result, she got in touch with Davina McCall to find out which neurosurgeon she used to have hers removed.
Knowing about her cyst now, Julia has made some life changes to ensure she’s taking good care of her brain.
However, in a new update, Julia revealed she is now having a tumour removed after discovering another lump.
Julia Bradbury issues health update
To raise awareness, Julia took to Instagram today (February 19). In a video, she insisted her followers should “trust our instincts a little bit more”.
She said that while she was going through her cancer diagnosis five years ago, another lump was found. However, she chose to ignore it until now.
At the time, Julia admitted she was overwhelmed and had “so much going on”. Because of this, she doesn’t want anyone else to go through anything similar.
In her caption, Julia wrote: “Sometimes we make mistakes. We miss things. We ignore things. We’re so overwhelmed with our busy lives. I was.”
“This is my plea to you – don’t ignore the warning signs from your body! And don’t wait for life to slow down before you do something about it, because it rarely does.”
She added: “Nearly 5 years after a breast cancer diagnosis, I’m getting a lipoma (a large fatty lump on my right hand shoulder blade) removed. There’s a risk because of its size that it could become cancerous…”
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‘Well done for sharing this’
Julia was immediately supported by her followers in the comments section.
“Thank you for always speaking openly and honestly julia. encouraging us all to be vigilant. sending huge love to you, darling girl x,” Zoe Ball wrote.
“So sorry Julia, but glad you are on it!” another person shared.
“Oh gosh this is so similar to what happened in my shoulder. It was HUGE when they removed it. Sending you big love and well done for sharing this,” a third remarked.
“You’re amazing sending healing hugs to you xx,” a fourth said.
Following her breast cancer diagnosis, Julia Bradbury faced another health scare.
She opened up about it last year.
Julia Bradbury health scare
In an interview with OK! magazine last June, Julia 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.
“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,” Julia added.
How Davina McCall helped
In 2024, fellow TV presenter Davina McCall underwent surgery last year after a cyst was found on her brain.
As a result, Julia got in touch with her neurosurgeon after it was advised that she have it removed. She took his advice.
“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 explained.
Knowing about her cyst now, Julia has made some life changes to ensure she’s taking good care of her brain. While prioritising sleep and eating healthily, Julia has also quit drinking alcohol.
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