October 1st 2024.
Good morning everyone, it's time for a news update. Unfortunately, we have some sad news to share. Our beloved This Morning star, Deidre Sanders, has announced that her breast cancer has returned after two years of being in remission. The 79-year-old agony aunt shared this news on today's ITV show, during an interview with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.
Deidre revealed that her cancer was discovered during a routine check-up, much to her surprise. She explained that she had no symptoms and felt completely fine, so the news came as a shock to her. The doctors found a small but malignant lump in her left breast, after she had previously been treated for cancer in her right breast.
In order to treat the cancer, Deidre will undergo a lumpectomy and radiotherapy treatment, which will begin later this month. She considers herself lucky that the cancer was caught early and is grateful for the rapid treatment provided by the NHS.
During her interview, Deidre stressed the importance of regular mammograms and early detection. She shared her own experience of being diagnosed through a mammogram and how it saved her life. She also mentioned that, unfortunately, many women have missed their mammograms due to the pandemic, with an estimated one million women currently living with undetected breast cancer.
Determined to raise awareness and help others, Deidre has teamed up with The Agency to launch a campaign to get a million women to book their missed mammogram appointments. If you have been inspired by Deidre's story, please visit her website, email her, or use the hashtag #FindTheMillion on social media to let her know.
Deidre also highlighted the fact that women over 70 are not automatically invited for breast screenings, despite being at a higher risk for breast cancer. She encouraged women over 70 to request a mammogram every three years, as it could save their lives.
Moving on to other news related to breast cancer, MP Dawn Butler has recently shared her own experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram. She was relieved to find out that the cancer was caught early, but was shocked to learn that a million women have missed their mammograms due to the pandemic. In response, she has launched a campaign with The Agency to get those women to book their screenings.
If you or someone you know experiences any symptoms related to breast cancer, it is important to see a GP immediately. The first symptom that most women notice is a lump or an area of thickened tissue in their breast. Other symptoms can include changes in the size or shape of the breast, discharge from the nipples, and changes in the appearance of the skin or nipple. It is crucial to get any changes checked by a medical professional.
Deidre also shared her reason for revealing her diagnosis on This Morning. As someone who helps others have difficult conversations, she felt it was important to have this conversation herself and raise awareness for mammograms and breast cancer.
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