Ben Shephard details pal Julia Bradbury's 'tough journey ahead' amid breast cancer battle

After Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder recently got into a war of words with Nikki Sixx, a perhaps unexpected person has come to the defence of the latter’s band Mötley Crüe – Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard.It all began last month when Vedder said in an interview that he’d worked at a venue in the 1980s where hair metal bands like Mötley Crüe had played, and that he had always “despised” what he saw as a “vacuous” music scene.Sixx then hit back, saying that he was taking Vedder’s comments as a “kind of a compliment”, because Pearl Jam are “one of the most boring bands in history”. This prompted Pearl Jam to tweet a video of one of their audiences apparently having a whale of a time, with the caption “we love our bored fans”.But while Vedder was not, and is still not, a fan of Mötley Crüe in their heyday, it turns out that several of his bandmates were.In a new interview with Revolver’s Fan First podcast, Gossard says: “For sure, Jeff [Ament, bass] and Mike [McCready, guitar] and I loved hard rock, you know, like, [we] went through it all.

Countryfile host has openly detailed her battle with breast cancer on social media, but is now looking to the future, as she anticipates heading home to continue her recovery from the operation.On Twitter, Julia shared a throwback photo of her cuddling one of her twin daughters.She typed: “Lying in the sunshine with one of my little flowers earlier this year before my #breastcancer diagnosis. “Life changes in a minute once you hear those words, ‘You've got cancer'.“I can't wait to hug them, it feels like an eternity.

cancer.The 51-year-old confirmed that she had been diagnosed with the disease last month on social media.Since breaking the tragic news, the former Countryfile star has undergone a mastectomy.Yesterday she took to Twitter to share an emotional update with her 141,000 followers after coming out of surgery the day before.Julia shared an illustration created by The Yorkshire Post cartoonist Graeme Bandeira, which portrayed her as Superwoman.The drawing showed a cartoon version of Julia flying over the Yorkshire hills and the Ribblehead viaduct.The TV star penned: “This made me laugh & cry.

“I need a drain to channel surplus blood from the surgery and I have to wear a special post-breast surgery/mastectomy designed bra for the next 6 weeks to protect my upper body post-op. (This one is by @theyahealthcare - made of bamboo fibres).  The marks on my chest are markers for my surgeon to follow during the op.”She added: “I feel relief that the operation is over.The anxiety leading up to it was overwhelming. “I feel sad that such a brutal treatment is necessary in so many breast cancer cases, but I choose life.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield took a moment to share their support for Countryfile star Julia Bradbury on This Morning today. The hosts wished Julia well following her mastectomy surgery this week, after being diagnosed with breast cancer.SEE: Phillip Schofield gets emotional over Julia Bradbury's cancer diagnosisHolly said: "Before we move onto our health story today, we wanted to send our best wishes to Julia Bradbury."WATCH: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield share support for Julia BradburyPhillip added: "Yep, yesterday she finished her mastectomy and is now recovering.

cancer. Since opening up about it on social media, the former Countryfile star has undergone a mastectomy.Today, she took to Twitter, after coming out of surgery yesterday, to share an emotional update with her 141,000 followers.She posted an illustration created by The Yorkshire Post cartoonist Graeme Bandeira, which portrayed her as Superwoman.The image shows a cartoon version of Julia flying over the Yorkshire hills and the Ribblehead viaduct.The TV star wrote: “This made me laugh & cry.“@GraemeBandeira @yorkshirepost for your [love] & support.“I don't feel like Superwoman but I'm 'happy' that some positives can emerge from my breast cancer.“Pls check yourselves & learn as much as you can about your own body.”She signed off the message

COUNTRYFILE'S Julia Bradbury has had her mastectomy after revealing her breast cancer battle last month. The presenter, 51, shared a candid photo from her hospital bed on Instagram earlier today.

Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury has shared the news that she has had a mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis.

Countryfile's Julia Bradbury has shared a striking image of herself post-surgery after undergoing "brutal treatment" as the presenter vowed to "do anything" to see her children grow up.Julia, 51, had a six-centimetre tumour as well as her left breast removed following a devastating cancer diagnosis that she shared in September.Taking to her Instagram page, she revealed that the operation had been a success before admitting that she will continue to fight the disease.In view of her 133,000 followers, the mum-of-three shared a snap from her hospital bed, showing a large scar across her chest while remaining attached to machines.She said: "I'm out of surgery. These will be my new companions for the coming weeks & months.

Countryfile star Julia Bradbury gave her followers an update on Monday following her mastectomy operation amid her breast cancer diagnosis.The 51 year old posted from her hospital bed as she admitted that the procedure was "brutal" and that the "anxiety" leading up to the surgery was "overwhelming". Posting a picture of herself in a hospital bed, Julia penned: "I'm out of surgery.These will be my new companions for the coming weeks & months.

Countryfile presenter shared a selfie from her hospital bed following her mastectomy.The brave star could be seen smiling for the camera while wearing a polkadot pyjama shirt, which revealed the scar across her chest from the operation.She wrote alongside it: “I’m out of surgery.These will be my new companions for the coming weeks & months. “I need a drain to channel surplus blood from the surgery & I have to wear a special post- breast surgery/mastectomy designed bra for the next 6 weeks to protect my upper body post-op. (This one is by @theyahealthcare - made of bamboo fibres).“I’ve now joined a sadly ever- growing club.

COUNTRYFILE'S Julia Bradbury bravely shared a topless photo ahead of her mastectomy following her devastating breast cancer diagnosis. The 51-year-old TV favourite penned a poignant "goodbye" message to her "left boob" as she prepared for the surgery.

Julia Bradbury shared a topless photo of herself on Friday ahead of her mastectomy amid her breast cancer diagnosis.Taking to Instagram, the Countryfile star, 51, marked her "last walk in this body", adding: "Now it's time to make way for something new." Julia is being rushed into an urgent mastectomy surgery later this month to remove a six centimetre tumour from her left breast. Writing a candid caption alongside her snap on Friday, the television star penned: "I'm going for my last walk in this body.

BBC presenter Julia Bradbury is about to undergo an emergency mastectomy so has posted an emotional “goodbye" to her left breast. The Countryfile presenter announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer last month and that the news “changes your world in an instant”.

Countryfile star Julia Bradbury has shared a candid update with fans on social media today, weeks after her breast cancer diagnosis.The 51-year-old TV presenter admitted she was feeling "overwhelmingly sad" as she isolates alone ahead of her mastectomy surgery.The mum-of-three took to Instagram this morning to share the details of several cancer charities that offer help and support to those in need, while opening up about her own journey.Julia looked tearful in the snap, which accompanied her post."I want to share this photo, because it doesn't matter how much support you have, how much love, or even if you have a clear path of treatment for your breast cancer ...

Ben Shephard has shared a heartfelt message for his friend Julia Bradbury following her diagnosis with breast cancer.MORE: GMB stars' private health battles revealed: Kate Garraway, Lorraine Kelly, Susanna Reid, moreThe Good Morning Britain presenter, 46, took to Instagram with a candid snapshot showing the pair sat outside at a brasserie table and both smiling for the camera.WATCH: Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby react to Julia Bradbury’s cancer diagnosisHe wrote: "Spent the morning with the wonderful beautiful brave talented force of nature that is @therealjuliabradbury who I'm very fortunate to call a friend.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterCountryfile presenter Julia Bradbury has explained that her daughter has offered continuous support as she prepares to head into the hospital for a mastectomy.The television presenter, 51, will have a six-centimetre tumour as well as her left breast removed following a devastating cancer diagnosis that she shared in September.Julia took to social media, sharing a video of her young daughter as they made their way up a flight of stairs, with the presenter detailing that she has a tough time ahead of her.She said: "This is my little shadow, all day today, this little one hasn't left my side, have you?" before her daughter exclaims: "No!" while the pair laugh.Alongside

 breast cancer diagnosis last month. The 51-year-old will have her left breast along with a six centimetre tumour removed.Surgeons will also take tissue from her lymph nodes to determine whether the disease has spread or not.Taking to her Instagram page today, Julia shared a video of herself and one of daughters holding hands as they made their way up the stairs.The presenter told fans she will be self-isolating with her children at home before her operation.In the video, she said: "This is my little shadow all day today, she hasn't left my side."'They've had enough oxygen!' Harry and Meghan slammed by Joan CollinsIn view of her 113,000 followers, she wrote: "These are the moments keeping me strong right now.

Countryfile star Julia Bradbury took to social media today to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, weeks after receiving her own cancer diagnosis.The 51-year-old said it was very poignant this year, as she prepares to have surgery to remove one of her breasts amid treatment.Julia said the statistics for breast cancer were "staggering" and urged everyone to regularly check their breasts for changes or signs of cancer.In view of her 112,000 followers, she wrote: "Today is the start of #breastcancerawareness month & even though I've always supported cancer & breast cancer charities, this year it's personal."I go in for my mastectomy very soon, just a few weeks after my diagnosis."I'm not alone of course.

TV's Julia Bradbury has given an update about her breast cancer diagnoses during an appearance on Thursday's This Morning.The 51 year old said that she is doing "alright" as she prepares to have an operation to remove the tumour. She will undergo a mastectomy operation next month to remove a six centimetre tumour.

This Morning.Earlier this month, the 51-year-old presenter confirmed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and would undergo a mastectomy in October.Asked how she was feeling by presenter Phillip Schofield live on the programme, Julia said: "I feel alright actually, thank you."People might know I've been open about my breast cancer diagnosis and I'm going for my op in a couple of weeks."Revealing that she got the call confirming her diagnosis while filming for This Morning, she added: "You guys said 'do you want to come and talk about it on the show? In the studio?' "And it wasn't that I didn't want to come and see you, it was that I wanted to be in the woodlands and I wanted to finish these series of films for you because they're