Julia Bradbury urges women with cancer to look after ‘mental and physical health’ as she gets hair styled post-mastectomy-Kim Novak-Entertainment – Metro

Julia Bradbury revealed her sister had to do her hair for weeks after her surgery (Picture: Rex Features/instagram)

Julia Bradbury has called for women undergoing cancer treatment not to be afraid to ask for help as she shared a photo of her sister styling her hair after her mastectomy. 

The Countryfile presenter, 51, was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021 after finding a 5cm tumour in her left breast, and in October 2021 underwent a mastectomy and reconstruction.

She shared a throwback photo from after the operation, with her sister helping her style her hair while she ‘couldn’t lift her arms’. 

Julia told her followers: ‘For all the women who have just been diagnosed with #breastcancer, I’m sending love & positive wishes. 

‘I know… It’s a shock. I know… You didn’t think it would happen to you. I know…you’re scared. 

‘The treatment & outcomes are improving, but it’s still a brutal process. Take every bit of support you can from family, friends & your medical team.’

Julia urged others to reach out for help when they need it (Picture: therealjuliabradbury/Instagram)

She urged patients to reach out to a host of cancer charities for support, adding: ‘I advise you to learn what you can about your cancer… We’re all different & so are our cancers.

‘I’d recommend staying as healthy as you can using nature and food to help support you. I’m sure the exercise I did before my #mastectomy helped my recovery. 

‘Even when it’s the last thing you feel like doing .. you will need your resilience, mental & physical health. The psychological & emotional impact is often overlooked.. I feel so grateful for the love I have received.’

Addressing the photo of her in her hospital bed with her sister giving her a blow dry with a barrel brush, Julia added: ‘This is my sister @ginabradburyfox washing & drying my hair for me which she did for weeks because I couldn’t lift my arms. 

The Countryfile presenter was diagnosed in September (Picture: therealjuliabradbury/Instagram)

‘Find your tribe and don’t be afraid to ask for help. And a little tip if you’re a friend or family member… As well-meaning as it is, please don’t ask/send messages asking “how are you?” – it’s a pressure to respond to everyone & you can imagine what a complicated message it really is: I’m scared, confused & don’t know what the outcome will be.. (but do send a message to say you’re thinking of that person and offer your help).

‘Here’s the truth: once you hear the words “you’ve got cancer” life will never be the same again but there’s always hope and positivity.’

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Julia has kept fans up to date with her treatment after being diagnosed with cancer, revealing in February that she was ‘healing well’ from the mastectomy.

She also filmed a documentary, Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me, to help raise awareness of the disease and encourage others to see their doctor.

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