Millie Mackintosh, 34, reveals shock breast cancer scare after finding a lump that left her ‘spiralling into health anxiety’

Millie Mackintosh revealed she has had a shock breast cancer scare in a new Instagram post on Thursday morning.

The former Made in Chelsea star, 34, took to social media to say she’d found a lump on the edge of her left breast and went straight to see her GP.

She said that after her ultrasound came back as inconclusive and she had to have a biopsy she ‘spiralled into health anxiety’ while awaiting her results. 

Millie explained that event though she is in good health and had early detection she ‘couldn’t quieten her mind’ that the news would be bad. 

She penned in a lengthy post: ‘PSA: Ladies make sure you to 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.

The former Made in Chelsea star, 34, took to social media to say she’d found a lump on the edge of her left breast and went straight to see her GP

‘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.

‘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 spiraled 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.’