TV presenter Myleene Klass has been seen in London with her six-year-old son Apollo after revealing a terrifying breast cancer scare.
The 48-year-old presenter stepped out for the summer holidays wearing a blue linen shirt and satin lace shorts. The outing on Thursday marked her first public appearance since sharing her health update with followers on Instagram on Tuesday.
Klass explained that she noticed two lumps in her breast while casually folding her arms at Wimbledon in June. She wrote on Instagram: "Girls. A massive reminder to check yourselves. I accidentally felt a lump when I was at Wimbledon watching the tennis. I casually folded my arms and there it was. Then a second one."
She described the following days as passing both quickly and agonisingly slowly while undergoing medical examinations. Test results revealed three cysts and three lymph nodes before doctors gave her the all clear.
"3 cysts and 3 lymph nodes later, I'm ok BUT the days of waiting meant I reorganised my life into a new set of priorities and 'what ifs' only to thankfully get the all clear and then experience the weird 'reordering' of going back to 'normal'," she shared.
Discovery of Lumps and Medical Tests
Reflecting on the emotional toll, Klass noted that close friends are currently facing similar health battles. She described the experience as sobering, humbling, and terrifying, adding that having children makes family the primary concern during health scares.
Having previously suffered four miscarriages, Klass admitted that undergoing another ultrasound scan presented an emotional challenge. She wrote: "I haven't seen an ultrasound since my multiple MC's and that too was pretty sobering."
As an advocate for women's health, Klass urged her followers not to hide from uncomfortable situations and to seek second medical opinions. She praised her friend, tagged as @the_mutha_ship and named Sev, for acting fast and pushing to get her examined without delay.
Lauren Laverne Health Battle
The news comes as Klass's best friend and fellow presenter, Lauren Laverne, disclosed earlier this month that she was diagnosed with a rare blood and bone marrow disorder. Laverne previously battled cancer in August 2024 before receiving the all clear in November 2024.
Laverne explained that losing her mother to cancer in 2022 left her watchful about her health. That vigilance led her to undergo comprehensive testing, which caught her condition early.
Speaking to Good Housekeeping after receiving her all clear, Laverne recalled sitting in the car with her husband Graeme on the day of her discharge, where both burst into tears. She shared that going through major life events expanded her emotional vocabulary and increased her appreciation for life.
Breast Cancer Overview and Symptoms
Breast cancer affects more than two million women worldwide every year. In the United Kingdom, more than 55,000 new cases are diagnosed annually and 11,500 women die from the disease. In the United States, it affects 266,000 women each year and causes 40,000 deaths.
The condition originates from an abnormal cell in the lining of a breast duct or lobule that multiplies out of control. It is classified as invasive when it spreads into surrounding tissue, while carcinoma in situ means cancer cells remain confined to the duct or lobule. Most cases occur in women over 50, though younger women and men can also be affected.
Cancer staging ranges from stage 1 to stage 4, which indicates spread to other body parts. Doctors also grade tumors from low to high, with high-grade cancers growing faster and carrying a higher risk of recurrence. Genetics is among the recognized risk factors.
The usual first symptom is a painless breast lump, although most lumps are benign fluid-filled cysts. If cancer spreads, it typically reaches the lymph nodes in the armpit first, causing swelling or a lump.
Diagnosis, Treatment and Support
Diagnosis begins with a doctor's examination and mammogram X-rays, followed by a biopsy to examine tissue under a microscope. Additional tests such as blood work, liver ultrasounds, or chest X-rays may evaluate whether cancer has spread.
Treatment options include surgery to remove the tumor or entire breast, chemotherapy using anti-cancer drugs, radiotherapy using high-energy radiation beams, and hormone treatments that block oestrogen. Doctors frequently combine multiple treatment methods.
Outlook is best when breast cancer is diagnosed early before spreading. Routine mammograms offered in the UK to women aged 50 to 71 help detect cases early. Support and information are available at breastcancernow.org or via their free helpline on 0808 800 6000.
