Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m in shock, but I’m OK’
Australian comedian and actor Judith Lucy has announced her diagnosis with early-stage breast cancer. She shared the news in a video, humorously detailing her decision to undergo a double mastectomy and urging women to get regular mammograms.
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This personal story from a public figure raises awareness about breast cancer, encourages early detection through mammograms, and highlights the importance of proactive health decisions.
Australian comedian and actor Judith Lucy has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Australian comedian and actor Judith Lucy has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Comedy Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m in shock, but I’m OK’ Comedian reveals cancer in a joke-packed video, saying she will undergo a double mastectomy and ‘I’ll be keeping you abreast of everything, Australia’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Comedian and actor Judith Lucy has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
In a video shared to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon, the 58-year-old said she had “a little, not-so-fun update” to share.
“I got an email from BreastScreen Australia, telling me that my mammogram result was a bit weird. May I take this opportunity to say, ladies, for the love of God, keep up with your mammograms,” she said. “Long story short, I’ve got breast cancer.”
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