Julia Bradbury

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Bradbury was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021, and underwent a mastectomy the following month. In the summer of 2020, Bradbury first felt a lump in her breast and had three mammograms before doctors found a tumour in her left breast. The emotional programme offers a personal insight into Bradbury’s breast cancer diagnosis, her decision to have a mastectomy, and the effect of the illness on her mental health.

The presenter appeared on This Morning to talk about her breast cancer journey ahead of her new ITV documentary Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me.

Julia said: "I wanted to make this documentary to help spread awareness about this pervasive disease that now affects one in seven women. "She would definitely want to come and live and move in with me straight away. You also don't quite know how much to tell them to be realistic and how much you need to protect them as well.

Photo - Breast Cancer and Me star Julia Bradbury's west London home which she shares with her husband Gerard Cunningham and their three children is a zen ...

Her home gym features panelling which has a blown-up image of a cassette on, creating a retro feel. From her retro-inspired workout space to her tranquil garden, take a tour around Julia's chic London home… On multiple occasions, Julia has treated her fans to a glimpse inside her workout space.

TV presenter Julia Bradbury spoke openly and honestly about how difficult it has been to navigate her breast cancer diagnosis with her family, including her ...

"I have no words whilst watching Julia Bradbury breast cancer & me on ITV," another said. What a hero allowing cameras to film her journey in the name of raising awareness. Massive love to you and your beautiful family x" alongside a crying emoji. It looks like a plasticine boob at the moment." Okay, well it looks like a boob, just looks like a big lumpy boob.

Julia Bradbury was eager to raise breast cancer awareness even during a time of great personal turmoil.

"For every woman that's going through a mastectomy this week (and I know of at least three) my heart goes out to you. "Nothing prepares you for the emotional and physical trials of a cancer diagnosis. She urged both female and male followers to regularly check themselves for signs of breast cancer.

The TV veteran, 51, moved her fans to tears as she gave a powerful insight into her mastectomy and breast reconstruction in the ITV documentary Breast ...

The outlook is best in those who are diagnosed when the cancer is still small, and has not spread. She then spoke about how she plans to move forward in the future, and said: 'How is this going to affect them in five, ten years time - I can't answer that right now. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Operation: Julia went on to explain how the next step of her journey was working out a treatment plan with doctors, of what and when they can operate. 'I was told that it was possible for me to have reconstruction at the time of my mastectomy because of the type of cancer I have. She said: 'I was reading to him in bed and he said to me, is it contagious mummy - like Covid? I said no sweetheart, it's this different thing. I really want to know how to deal with the future, the question mark of reoccurrence.' Julia went on to explain how the next step of her journey was working out a treatment plan with doctors, of what and when they can operate. The mother of three explained that her mum Chrissi, 84, has previously battled bowl cancer and her father Michael, 81, has survived prostate cancer. After waiting to take the call at home, Julia recalls how she was told their was a 'big tumour' in her left breast, adding: 'So I thought I'd delay that until I was back. She said: 'They said if we take away the breast tissue we might be able to save your skin and nipple. On the verge of tears, she said: 'The process of being marked up, you do feel a bit like a slab of meat.

Celebrity cancer journeys are now common TV currency and you can be cynical about that if you like, but I have yet to see one that isn't a) moving and b) very ...