Scottish television host Lorraine Kelly has expressed her heartfelt support for fellow presenter Davina McCall, following McCall's announcement that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in October.
A Life-Saving Reminder on Set
McCall shared the news in a video posted on Saturday, 8th November 2025, explaining that she discovered a lump a few weeks prior. She noted that the lump seemed to 'come and go', but a persistent visual reminder prompted her to take action. While working on the set of ITV's Lorraine show, she saw posters for the Change+Check campaign urging women to examine their breasts.
"Every time I went for a wee I did that, and it was still there," McCall said. "And then one morning, I saw it in the mirror, and I thought, I'm going to get that looked at."
Successful Treatment and a Positive Outlook
After getting the lump checked, McCall underwent a biopsy which confirmed it was breast cancer. She then had a lumpectomy nearly three weeks ago to remove it. Crucially, the medical team confirmed that the margins were clear, meaning all the cancerous tissue was successfully removed, and her lymph nodes were clear.
"It was very, very small, so I got it very, very early, which is incredibly lucky," McCall stated, adding that she feels "so relieved" it was caught before it could spread. Her treatment plan now involves five days of radiotherapy in January as a preventative measure.
An Outpouring of Support and a Vital Health Message
Lorraine Kelly was quick to praise McCall's bravery and the success of the awareness campaign. "I'm so glad Davina saw our Change+Check sticker and the cancer was caught early," Kelly said. "That's the whole point of the campaign to raise awareness and save lives."
McCall's announcement triggered a wave of support from celebrities and the public alike. Broadcasters including Claudia Winkleman, Amanda Holden, and Fearne Cotton, along with figures like Russell T Davies and Dawn French, sent their well-wishes on social media.
McCall, who has been a vocal advocate for women's health, also shared an important lesson from her experience. She revealed that despite having a mammogram in August, she had postponed a follow-up ultrasound due to her busy schedule. "Don't do that," she urged her followers. "Get the ultrasound." She emphasised the critical message for everyone to perform regular self-checks and attend scheduled screenings.
This health scare comes after the 58-year-old presenter underwent surgery last year to remove a benign brain tumour, discovered during a health check-up related to her menopause advocacy work.
According to the NHS, breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women in the UK. Sally Kum from Breast Cancer Now reinforced McCall's message, stating, "the sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chance of treatment being successful and lives potentially being saved."
