Photo: Julia Bradbury Instagram
Julia Bradbury is feeling good about the progress made since her breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent mastectomy.
The Irish-born BBC television presenter, 51, got candid on Instagram Thursday about her positive results, expressing the gratitude she feels getting back into a bikini after having her left breast removed.
“I had no idea what life after a#mastectomywould be like. I feel incredibly grateful that some things have gone my way during my#breastcancerdiagnosis,” she captioned the post. “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.”
“Nothing prepares you for the shock & impact…& yet but here I am in a bikini again. Didn’t think this would happen. Wearing wraps helps too,” she added.
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Bradbury first felt a lump in her breast in summer 2020, but it wasn’t until three mammograms later that doctors discovered she had a tumor in her left breast.
“Thank you ALL for your love & support. See you on the other side. Check yourselves! And take care of your bodies.#breastcancerawareness”
After her operation, Bradburyposted an updatefor her followers from her hospital bed, with a smile on her face.
“I feel relief that the operation is over. The anxiety leading up to it was overwhelming. I feel sad that such a brutal treatment is necessary in so many breast cancer cases, but I choose life,” she continued. “I will do anything I can to live to see my children grow up & if this was happening to any other member of my family, or them, I would swap places in a heartbeat.”
“To all you warrior women (& men) out there, I send my love. I’ll hold a little of my strength to get through the next few weeks & months. Namaste. The sacred in me recognizes the sacred in you. 🙏🏽❤️#breastcancerawaress#mastectomy#cancer#walking#mentalhealth”
Bradbury is mom to son Zephyrus, 10, and twin daughters Xanthe and Zena, 7, whom she shares with longtime partner Gerard Cunningham.
source: people.com
