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Davina McCall undergoes surgery after breast cancer diagnosis

Davina McCall reveals breast cancer diagnosis after finding lump five weeks ago
  • TV presenter Davina McCall has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump a few weeks ago.
  • She underwent a successful lumpectomy nearly three weeks ago, with clear margins and lymph nodes, indicating early detection.
  • McCall will receive five days of radiotherapy in January as an “insurance policy” to prevent recurrence.
  • She shared her diagnosis publicly to encourage others to “get checked” regularly and not to postpone ultrasounds, especially for dense breasts.
  • This diagnosis follows her surgery last year to remove a benign brain tumour, and she thanked the Royal Marsden Hospital and her partner for their support.
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