Television presenter Davina McCall has shared the news that she recently underwent surgery for breast cancer after discovering a lump, which was detected at a very early stage.
The 58-year-old star, known for hosting Long Lost Family and being a panellist on The Masked Singer, disclosed her diagnosis in a candid Instagram video, explaining that the lump initially 'came and went'.
An Early Detection Thanks to an ITV Campaign
McCall was prompted to seek medical advice after repeatedly seeing posters from Lorraine Kelly's Change and Check campaign in the women's toilets at the ITV studios. The posters, which urge women to 'SAVE YOUR LIFE in the time it takes to get changed', encouraged her to finally get the lump checked.
She received her diagnosis just three weeks ago and subsequently had a lumpectomy last month to remove the cancer. Medical professionals have confirmed that the disease had not spread.
Recovery and Raising Awareness
Friends of the presenter have described this as a 'terrifying time' but confirmed she is now 'OK and through the other end'. This health scare comes just a year after McCall had a major operation to remove a rare, benign brain tumour.
In her video, McCall stated she will require five days of radiotherapy in January as a precaution, which she calls 'an insurance policy'. She expressed her relief, saying, 'It was very, very small so I got it very early, which is incredibly lucky, but I am so relieved that I have had it removed.'
The mother-of-three thanked staff at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, her three children, and her fiancé, Michael Douglas, for their support. Her primary message to the public is clear: 'know your boobs', notice any changes, and never ignore a niggle.
She has been inundated with support from celebrity friends, including Amanda Holden, Claudia Winkleman, and Julia Bradbury, who also battled breast cancer. Lorraine Kelly expressed her gladness that the campaign sticker helped catch the cancer early.
