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

Julia Bradbury revealed her sister needed to do her hair for weeks after her surgical procedure (Image: Rex Options/instagram)

Julia Bradbury has referred to as for ladies present process most cancers remedy to not be afraid to ask for assist as she shared a photograph of her sister styling her hair after her mastectomy. 

The Countryfile presenter, 51, was recognized with breast most cancers in September 2021 after discovering a 5cm tumour in her left breast, and in October 2021 .

She shared a throwback picture from after the operation, along with her sister serving to her model her hair whereas she ‘couldn’t carry her arms’. 

Julia advised her followers: ‘For all the ladies who've simply been recognized with #breastcancer, I’m sending love & constructive needs. 

‘I do know… It’s a shock. I do know… You didn’t suppose it might occur to you. I do know…you’re scared. 

‘The remedy & outcomes are bettering, however it’s nonetheless a brutal course of. Take each little bit of assist you possibly can from household, pals & your medical group.’

therealjuliabradbury Verified 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. Charities like @maggiescentres @macmillancancer @pinkribbonfoundation @breastcancerirelan @futuredreamscharity @breastcancernow offer incredible support and information if you need it. 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. This is my sister @ginabradburyfox washing & drying my hair for me which she did for weeks because I couldn't lift my arms. 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. X Please check out @madeforlifeorganics who are involved in a wellness event for cancer patients in Cheshire. Spaces open. June 14th #breastcancer #awareness #care #support #advice #mastectomy Edited ? 7h https://www.instagram.com/p/CeTLCt_gAxr/?hl=en
Julia urged others to achieve out for assist after they want it (Image: therealjuliabradbury/Instagram)

She urged sufferers to achieve out to a number of most cancers charities for assist, including: ‘I counsel you to be taught what you possibly can about your most cancers… We’re all completely different & so are our cancers.

‘I’d suggest staying as wholesome as you possibly can utilizing nature and meals to assist assist you. I’m positive the train I did earlier than my #mastectomy helped my restoration. 

‘Even when it’s the very last thing you are feeling like doing .. you have to your resilience, psychological & bodily well being. The psychological & emotional impression is commonly ignored.. I really feel so grateful for the love I've acquired.’

Addressing the picture of her in her hospital mattress along with her sister giving her a blow dry with a barrel brush, Julia added: ‘That is my sister @ginabradburyfox washing & drying my hair for me which she did for weeks as a result of I couldn’t carry my arms. 

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The Countryfile presenter was recognized in September (Image: therealjuliabradbury/Instagram)

‘Discover your tribe and don’t be afraid to ask for assist. And a bit tip should you’re a buddy or member of the family… As well-meaning as it's, please don’t ask/ship messages asking “how are you?” – it’s a strain to reply to everybody & you possibly can think about what an advanced message it truly is: I’m scared, confused & don’t know what the end result shall be.. (however do ship a message to say you’re pondering of that individual and supply your assist).

‘Right here’s the reality: when you hear the phrases “you’ve bought most cancers” life won't ever be the identical once more however there’s at all times hope and positivity.’

Julia has stored followers updated along with her remedy after being recognized with most cancers, revealing in February that she was ‘therapeutic nicely’ from the mastectomy.

She additionally filmed a documentary, Julia Bradbury: Breast Most cancers and Me, to assist elevate consciousness of the illness and encourage others to see their physician.

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