Debbie McGee, 60, is a television, radio and stage performer and burst back onto the screens as one of the contestants on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing. The former ballet dancer astonished judges and fans of the show with her boundless energy and impressive rhythm. Looking the picture of health, it came as a shock for all when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Debbie revealed her diagnosis earlier this year and that she had already undergone surgery to remove the cancerous tissue found during a routine screening.
In an interview with The Sun, Debbie believes the cancer diagnosis stemmed from her grief from losing her husband, Paul Daniels, and believes that might have triggered it.
She said” “Stress, I think caused mine. I’ve never been through the stress I’ve been through since I lost Paul.
“Grief hits you in so many ways you’re not expecting. It’s not all about sadness.
“I’ve got a friend who lost her husband four years ago. She’s younger than me but she got it [cancer] as well. We both discussed it and said stress.”
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but younger women can also get breast cancer.
About one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.
There’s a good chance of recovery if it’s detected at an early stage. For this reason, it’s vital that women check their breasts regularly for any changes and always have any changes examined by a GP.
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What are the early symptoms of breast cancer?
The NHS said: “Breast cancer can have several symptoms, but the first noticeable symptom is usually a lump or area of thickened breast tissue.
“Most breast lumps are not cancerous, but it’s always best to have them checked by a doctor. Symptoms such as a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts, a discharge from the nipple, a lump or swelling, a rash around the nipple or a change in the appearance of the nipple should not be ignored.”
Debbie was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and had surgery to remove the two affected arrears earlier in the year.
Thankfully, she was given the all clear, however, was told she will need to be monitored regularly to make sure it doesn’t return.
