Shirley Ballas feels “blessed” after getting the all-clear for cancer.
Shirley Ballas feels ‘blessed’ after getting the all-clear for cancer
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge, 63, previously revealed she had undergone biopsies after last week having a mammogram and has now told fans they have come back clean.
She said on Instagram: “Thank you to you all for your well wishes following my two mammograms, one ultrasound and three biopsies last week.
“I am feeling blessed to share that my results have come back all clear – there is no cancer present.
Referring to how she posted a picture of herself with a bandaged chest amid her tests, Shirley added: “Sharing the picture to my story last week very much triggered my emotions but I feel it’s only right for me to share both the highs and the lows of life.
“If I was able to help just one lady, then sharing my picture was worth it.
“I got my recall while on holiday and I immediately cleared my diary to allow for the appointment. I urge all women to do the same.
“Please do not put your mammogram, smear test or in fact any appointment off. They really can change your life. Who knows what may have happened if I put mine off? Get booked, get checked, get your body MOT everyone.
“With immense gratitude to friends, family and fans who reached out. I appreciate you more than you know. Love and hugs, Shirley x.”
Shirley – who had her breast implants removed in 2019 to make it easier for doctors to spot cancer – captioned her health update: “Thank you to you all for your well wishes following my two mammograms, one ultrasound and three biopsies last week.
“I am feeling blessed to share that my results have come back all clear – there is no cancer present. X.”
Mum-of-one Shirley, who had her musician son Mark, 37, with her dancer ex-husband Corky Ballas, 63, who she divorced in 2007 after marrying him in 1985 – has a family history of cancer, with her mum suffering colon cancer in recent years and two of her aunts and her great-grandfather dying of the disease.
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