Danielle Lloyd Reveals Shocking Weight Loss and Fear of Death After Cancer Diagnosis

As a fervent admirer, I couldn’t help but be moved by Danielle Lloyd’s heartfelt disclosure about her harrowing cancer journey. She bravely shared the overwhelming dread that consumed her, fearing each day that death would claim her.

In February, the television presenter, aged 41, received a diagnosis of the most severe type of skin cancer, known as melanoma.

Subsequently, it turned out to be a challenging six-week period for her as she anxiously anticipated the outcome of whether the illness had progressed. This left her in a state where eating, sleeping, and performing even simple house chores became difficult.

As a result of her stress and lack of appetite she ended up losing a worrying two stone.  

The celebrity experienced signs of melanoma, as it manifested through the emergence of a novel mole or alterations to an existing one.

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Danielle, now declared healthy, shared with The Sun: “As a mother, I’ve been trying to present a strong front for everyone, but deep down, I’ve been falling apart.

‘I was worried every single day that I was going to die.’ 

Danielle has children Archie (age 14), Harry (age 13), and George (age 11) from her previous marriage with Jamie O’Hara. Currently, she is a mother to Ronnie (age 7) and Autumn Rose (age 3) along with her current husband Michael O’Neill.

Danielle encountered difficulties back in the spring, as she observed a change in the size and shape of a mole situated near her collarbone.

Last year, when I tragically lost a dear friend to bowel cancer, I felt compelled to take action. I decided to consult my general practitioner and, upon their recommendation, arranged an appointment with a dermatologist. This medical professional suggested that a removal was necessary for my peace of mind.

In December, Danielle received her diagnosis for melanoma after a long, torturous nine-week wait.

It wasn’t until December that Danielle was given her melanoma diagnosis, which had been delayed by a grueling nine weeks.

Or simply: Danielle didn’t find out about her melanoma until December, a full nine weeks after the initial examination.

Reflecting on her response, she stated, ‘I couldn’t hold back the tears. The shock was immense when I heard the term ‘cancer’. For a moment, I thought, ‘This is it, I’m about to lose my life.”

Later, due to precautionary reasons, she needed to get the skin area around the mole excised since doctors were trying to determine if the cancer had metastasized.

Danielle shared with her mature children, who could comprehend, that she had been diagnosed with cancer. However, she chose not to disclose this information to her younger kids, preferring they wouldn’t immediately fear the most pessimistic outcome.

Thankfully, eight weeks after her February procedure, Danielle was told she was cancer free. 

Danielle has previously experienced a cancer-related emergency, as she was urgently taken to the hospital in 2023 due to severe bleeding.

After examination, it was found that she had big cysts in her ovaries. Luckily, following a biopsy, she was informed that these cysts were not cancerous.

Last year, I stumbled upon a concerning lump in my breast, but come October, a biopsy confirmed that it was benign, leaving me with a renewed sense of relief and gratitude for modern medical advancements.

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2025-05-23 18:48

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