Julia Bradbury thought her post-mastectomy breasts ‘looked like plasticine’ as she talks ongoing cancer risk: ‘I have to learn to live with this’

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Julia Bradbury has told HELLO! magazine how the trip has given them the chance to spend precious time together following her cancer diagnosis last year.READ: Julia Bradbury speaks out after weight loss criticism"I have this feeling of embracing everything now, grabbing everything that life has to offer with open arms. I wasn't sure that I would ever travel again – and certainly wasn't sure whether I'd wear a bikini ever again," said the TV presenter, who stayed at the luxury Heritage Le Telfair resort with her partner Gerry and their three children Zeph, ten, and seven-year-old twins Xanthe and Zena.WATCH: Julia Bradbury in tears as she shares health updateThe trip coincides with Julia's emotionally raw documentary this week about her cancer journey, which began when a 2¼in tumour was found in her left breast last September.

Emmerdale actress Malandra Burrows, 56, who played Kathy Glover in the soap, has been left “heartbroken” by her stage three breast cancer diagnosis.She was told the devastating news in February after finding a lump a month earlier.After being checked by her GP, a follow-up scan and ultrasound confirmed that her cancer had progressed to stage three, and she had to have surgery to get it removed.Malandra will now undergo a gruelling course of chemotherapy for six months, but won’t be given a prognosis until the course is complete.She now wants to raise awareness to encourage other women to get checked.She told OK!: "Since my diagnosis I tell all ladies to please go and get a mammogram.“When I’ve told people they’ve said, ‘You’re fit and healthy, you can’t have cancer?’ and that was the big shock for me because I didn’t feel poorly.”Malandra also revealed that her tumour was initially mistaken for a cyst.Despite the heartbreaking news, the actress says she is feeling positive and has “never cried about it”.She vows to “do everything she can” to fight her illness, and jokes that she might get some “new boobs out of it”.Doctors told the soap star that her breast cancer may have been caused by the menopause.Official NHS guidance states that women who have experienced the menopause are more at risk of getting cancer due to an increase of oestrogen in the body.Malandra played Kathy in the ITV soap for 16 years from 1985.Her biggest storylines included marriages to Jackie Merrick (Ian Sharrock), Chris Tate (Peter Amory) and Dave Glover (Ian Kelsey).Her character moved to Australia in 2001 and only returned for a brief appearance in 2005 for Seth Armstrong’s (Stan Richards) funeral.Malandra also had a successful music career in

Julia Bradbury has proudly posted a photo of herself in a bikini while holidaying in Mauritius. Julia, 51, announced in September last year that she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery a month later. Now the mum-of-three has worn a bikini for the first time since her mastectomy after admitting that she “didn't think this would happen”.

JULIA Bradbury has posed in a bikini for the first time since having a mastectomy as part of her treatment for cancer. The Countryfile presenter took to Instagram with the holiday snap, showing off her figure in a blue and white bikini and pink cover-up.

Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury has been praised by her Instagram followers for sharing a bikini snap while addressing the "shock and impact" of her mastectomy.The BBC star, 51, revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer last September and since then has undergone a mastectomy and kept fans updated on her journey in a bid to raise awareness of the disease.Earlier today, Julia took to Instagram to share an insight into the post-operation process, which she said left her in “shock”.However, the presenter appeared in great spirits as she was able to enjoy the sunshine in a bikini.In view of her 207,000 followers, Julia posted a picture of herself sitting on a sunbed by the sea.The TV star could be seen smiling as she tied up her hair while soaking in the sun during a holiday in Mauritius.She penned: “I had no idea what life after a #mastectomy would be like.“I feel incredibly grateful that some things have gone my way during my #breastcancer diagnosis.“Each of our stories is different... I was fortunate to be able to have immediate recon after my breast was removed containing a 6cm tumour.”The presenter continued: “Nothing prepares you for the shock & impact...& yet but here I am in a bikini again.“Didn't think this would happen.

Countryfile presenter has spoken in a recent interview about how "lucky" she was that she found her cancer when she did.After finding out her diagnosis Julia wasted no time and had a mastectomy in October.Her tumour was in an awkward position, located near the back of her breast.It was also described as "flat and long and invisible" on the mammogram due to her "dense" breast tissue.Talking about the near-miss, Julia said: "I feel lucky it was found when it was."Because a year later, it could have been a different story", she added to The Times.Since going public about her diagnosis, Julia was approached by a production company and has been filming her treatment since.Carrying on discussing her treatment journey, she took to Instagram at the weekend to share the details of her "brutal" mastectomy.Julia wrote in view of her 204,000 followers: "There'll be quite a few photos of my upper body in the press this week because I've done lots of interviews about my forthcoming @itv #breastcancer documentary."Referring to the selfie attached to the post, she continued: "This is the last pic I took of myself before my mastectomy, to remove a 6cm tumour from my left breast."One of the best bits of advice I was given by my friend Heidi who has been through this, was to say goodbye and thank you to my breast…"For all the years of service and time spent together."Saying farewell and grieving for what we've lost is OK."To all the women about to go through this (I know some of you have your op this week) and to those of you just through the other side..."It helped me to know this brutal, scary procedure was to save my life," Julia penned.She continued: "There are new possibilities, this experience will give you an inner strength you

In September 2021, TV favourite Julia Bradbury was busy filming a series on forests and trees for ITV’s This Morning, when she received an email that would change her life. A week earlier she had undergone a biopsy on a lump in her left breast and the message informed her that the results were in. Away from home and worried it might be bad news, she delayed a phone call with her consultant until she returned – and she was glad that she did, because her diagnosis left her floored.

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Julia Bradbury has reflected on the moment she finally saw her reconstructed breasts in the mirror following her mastectomy.The 51 year old announced in September last year that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery a month later. And the Countryfile presenter, who has been bravely documenting her cancer journey on social media, has opened up about the moments before her surgery and the weeks after it.

Countryfile star Julia found out she had breast cancer in September 2021 and just weeks later underwent a double mastectomy.The 51-year-old said that she had been able to have an implant and keep her own nipple and feels “lucky and grateful”. However, Julia admitted that she found it really hard to look at her breasts after the op and it took her a few weeks to do so.But, braver still, she has agreed to do it on film for an upcoming documentary.

JULIA Bradbury has opened up about undergoing a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. The Countryfile presenter, 51, took part in an upcoming ITV programme which documented her journey.

Instagram yesterday to share an insight into her cancer battle as she recalled the "brutal" mastectomy.Julia wrote in view of her 204,000 followers: "There'll be quite a few photos of my upper body in the press this week because I've done lots of interviews about my forthcoming @itv #breastcancer documentary."Referring to the selfie attached to the post, she continued: "This is the last pic I took of myself before my mastectomy, to remove a 6cm tumour from my left breast."One of the best bits of advice I was given by my friend Heidi who has been through this, was to say goodbye and thank you to my breast…"For all the years of service and time spent together."Saying farewell and grieving for what we've lost is OK."To all the women about to go through this (I know some of you have your op this week) and to those of you just through the other side..."It helped me to know this brutal, scary procedure was to save my life," Julia penned.She continued: "There are new possibilities, this experience will give you an inner strength you didn't know you had, and there is always hope."I am learning more about my body now than I ever have."I understand how incredible it is, how it functions."Our bodies need care, nutrition & emotional sustenance. But for now...

breast cancer battle as she recalled her “brutal” mastectomy.The former Countryfile presenter will be releasing a documentary to raise awareness around the issue for ITV. The much-loved television presenter went on Instagram today to share an update with her 204,000 followers. She wrote: “They'll be quite a few photos of my upper body in the press this week because I've done lots of interviews about my forthcoming @itv #breastcancer documentary.”Referring to the selfie attached to the post, she continued: “This is the last pic I took of myself before my mastectomy, to remove a 6cm tumour from my left breast. “One of the best bits of advice I was given by my friend Heidi who has been through this, was to say goodbye and thank you to my breast… “For all the years of service and time spent together. “Saying farewell and grieving for what we've lost is OK. “To all the women about to go through this (I know some of you have your op this week) and to those of you just through the other side... “It helped me to know this brutal, scary procedure was to save my life,” Julia penned.“There are new possibilities, this experience will give you an inner strength you didn't know you had, and there is always hope. “I am learning more about my body now than I ever have. “I understand how incredible it is, how it functions. “Our bodies need care, nutrition & emotional sustenance. But for now...

Julia Bradbury has shared an emotional video on social media showing the moments after she learned she would need a mastectomy. The 51-year-old television star, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021, was in tears as she struggled to compose herself after the difficult news. The six-second video shows Bradbury shaking and covering her face with her hands before taking a big breath to try and compose herself.

Julia Bradbury has shared an emotional video of the heartbreaking moment she was told she needed a mastectomy. Julia, 51, announced in September last year that she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery a month later. Since then, she has been bravely documenting her cancer journey on social media for her thousands of followers to see.

Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury has taken to Instagram to bravely share the devastating moment she found out she needed a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.The BBC star, 51, shared a teary clip of herself sitting in her dressing room in shock as she struggled to take in the news.Julia underwent a mastectomy in October last year and has since documented her recovery with her social media following.In view of her 203,000 followers, the presenter reflected on the shocking moment she was told the news.She wrote: "This is the moment I found out I had to have a mastectomy.""Utter shock, sadness & fear."