Shirley Ballas has revealed her kidneys are cancer-free after a recent health scare.
Shirley Ballas' kidneys are cancer-free after a recent health scare
The 61-year-old 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge had an anxious wait while doctors conducted a variety of tests on her after fans noticed a lump in her armpit but she is celebrating after getting the all-clear.
She wrote on Instagram: "Dear Fans and friends. Got two sets of results back and after feeling very anxious for several weeks I can now breath. I want to thank each and every one of you for your caring kind and loving messages. You proved that social media can be a good place, watching out for each other is always a good thing, and I feel blessed. Hopefully in a few weeks I’ll start to feel less tired and my old self again. Gratitude to you all. Thank you from my heart to yours. #health #kindness #selfcare."
She added in a video message: "I got two sets of results back today and the shadow on my kidney seems absolutely fine and some other polyps are absolutely fine. No cancer there so that’s good.
"Now I need to have my boobies checked one more time when I have a minute.
"My hormones are still all over the place today so starting today with some oestrogen to see if we can balance the body better.
"She [the doctor] recommended maybe I take a bit of time for myself which I shall try to do!"
Shirley then thanked her fans for watching out for her and sharing their concerns.
She said: "Thank you to all of you who spotted it who made me go and take my MOT of myself. I really appreciate it. I love you all. You’re such great, great people. Thank you."