Countryfile star Michaela Strachan has opened up about a second cancer scare, years after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. The 59-year-old presenter revealed that viewers spotted a lump on her throat while she was live on air during Springwatch.
Speaking on the How to Be 60 with Kaye Adams podcast, Strachan said: 'I did have a second scare, which was extraordinary, because I was doing Springwatch and I had a few people after the show message me and say, did you know you’ve got a lump on your throat?' She later watched the show back and confirmed the lump was visible.
Fortunately, tests revealed the lump was a benign cyst, which doctors were able to drain. Strachan also discussed the impact of ageing on her body, including a hamstring injury sustained during Dancing on Ice, which took a long time to heal.
'It’s made me respect my body more than ever,' she told Closer UK. 'I’m definitely not as supple as I once was, despite doing yoga, and I’ve made peace with the fact that I probably won’t ever be able to do the splits again.'
Strachan also spoke about navigating post-menopause during her time on Dancing on Ice, noting that she became more introverted compared to younger contestants. She emphasised the importance of resilience, worrying that younger generations are not being taught enough about it.
