Shirley Ballas reveals she’s got the all clear after frightening breast cancer scare
SHIRLEY Ballas has revealed that she's got the all clear after her frightening breast cancer scare.
It comes after earlier this month the Strictly judge, 63, shared with fans that she was waiting for biopsy results after having a mammogram.
This afternoon, Shirley took to Instagram to post the results - confirming that "there is no cancer present."
Shirley said: "Thank you to you all for your well wishes following my two mammograms, one ultrasound and three biopsies last week.
"I am feeling blessed to share that my results have come back all clear - there is no cancer present.
"Sharing the picture to my story last week very much triggered my emotions, but I feel it's only right for me to share both the highs and the lows of life.
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"If I was able to help just one lady, then sharing my picture was worth it."
The BBC star then pleaded with her 334k followers to attend future appointments as they can "change your life".
Shirley continued: "I got my recall while on holiday and I immediately cleared my diary to allow for the appointment.
"I urge all women to do the same. Please do not put your mammogram, smear test or in fact any appointment off.
"They really can change your life. Who knows what my have happened if I put mine off?
The dancer signed off with a thank you to everyone that reached out to her with love and support.
Shirley wrote: "Get booked, get checked and get your body MOT everyone."
"With immense gratitude to friends, family and fans who reached out.
"I appreciate you more than you know.
"Love and hugs, Shirley x."
Shirley spoke out about her cancer scare last week.
Sharing a picture of her, she said: "Urging all women do not miss your mammogram.
"I went for mine, ended up going for a second one and a biopsy. Local anaesthetic biopsy done. Now waiting for results.
"Amy Dowden you ran through my mind.
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"The importance of not putting it off. Go and get tested. Plus self breast check regularly."
Strictly professional Amy, 33, missed the last series of the show while she battled breast cancer.