Mille Mackintosh has opened up about a terrifying health scare after she found a “lump” on her breast.
The former Made In Chelsea star revealed she found it difficult to stop her “mind from racing” after finding a lump on her “left breast.”
The mother-of-two urged her 1.3 million followers to ensure they are always checking their breasts.
Millie wrote on Instagram: “PSA: Ladies make sure you check your breasts! 🍒”
“Firstly, I want to say, I’m incredibly fortunate that my experience of finding a lump resulted in a clear diagnosis. For the 55,000 Women & Men diagnosed with Breast Cancer each year, their story & journeys are unbelievably heroic.”
“Last month I discovered a lump on the edge of my left breast. Although I tried to stop my mind from racing, the worry crept in very quickly. I knew this was not something to ignore so I booked in with my GP.”
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“Under NHS guidelines, if your symptoms could indicate cancer, your GP will refer you on a two-week urgent referral, so a specialist can see you ASAP.”
“Upon examination with my GP and given my age, I was referred for an Ultrasound rather than a Mammogram. Unfortunately the results were inconclusive and a biopsy was needed.”
“At this point all rational thinking went out the window & I spiralled into my health anxiety. Even the statistics based on my family history (none), physical health (good) age & early detection, couldn’t quieten my mind.”
“I decided whilst waiting for the results I’d try to take a more positive approach. In the day I’d talk to family & close friends (some of which had been through the same 😔💓) which really helped, but the nights were hard, as I only had my own thoughts and struggled to sleep.”
“Results day finally arrived and the relief of a benign lump with no detection of dangerous cancerous cells, was an elation I had never felt before. It’s believed the lump was likely caused by hormonal changes and didn’t need removing.”
“With 1 in 20 lumps deemed potentially concerning, early detection is one of the most important steps, so please put a few minutes aside for your monthly 🍒MOT and don’t put it off!”
“We’re so lucky to be surrounded by those who tirelessly campaign for awareness 💗 There are so many incredible charities, but I felt an instant connection to @coppafeel whose mission is to ensure early accurate detection in young people, by focusing on educating & empowering women to know and fight for their bodies.”
“Link in their bio to find out how to check your 🍒 discover their list of resources & support their amazing work 💗”
