Davina McCall spots breast cancer thanks to a poster in the ladies at ITV – as she tells other women ‘The message here is know your boobs and don’t ignore a niggle’: KATIE HIND

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Davina McCall‘s friends have shown their support after she shared that she recently had surgery to remove a breast lump. She revealed the news last night.

Television presenter McCall, known for hosting Long Lost Family and appearing on The Masked Singer, explained that she noticed a lump which appeared and disappeared before she eventually saw a doctor about it.

She received her diagnosis three weeks ago, after seeing posters in the ITV studios women’s restrooms. These posters were part of Lorraine Kelly’s ‘Change and Check’ campaign, which encouraged people to seek medical attention.

Ms. McCall, age 58 and a well-known advocate for Hormone Replacement Therapy, stated that the cancer had not metastasized.

This news follows a year after the former Big Brother host had a non-cancerous brain tumor removed.

Friends told The Mail on Sunday that she is doing okay and recovering after a frightening experience.

They added: ‘The last year or so has been horrific for Davina.’ 

Oh my gosh, I was so worried when I saw Sarah’s video on Instagram yesterday. She was so brave talking about finding a lump – she said it was really, really small, in the very beginning. Then she revealed they did a biopsy and… it was cancer. She actually had surgery last month, a lumpectomy, and I’m just sending all my love and hoping for a full recovery! It’s just… heartbreaking, but she’s so strong.

Ms. McCall will undergo five days of radiotherapy in January as a precautionary measure, though tests confirm her cancer hasn’t spread.

She shared that she recently found a lump and was diagnosed with breast cancer. The lump appeared and disappeared over a few weeks.

While I was filming The Masked Singer, the Lorraine show put up signs in the restrooms reminding people to check for breast cancer. Every time I used the bathroom, I did a self-exam, and I noticed something was still there.

‘And then one morning, I saw it in the mirror, and I thought, I’m going to get that looked at. 

I recently had a biopsy that confirmed I had breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy – a surgery to remove the cancer – almost three weeks ago.

A poster displayed at ITV headquarters encourages women to regularly check for changes and advises: ‘If you notice anything unusual, see your doctor or nurse promptly.’

The poster features a bold, attention-grabbing message at the top: ‘SAVE YOUR LIFE in the time it takes to get changed.’

The mother of three, recently engaged to hairdresser Michael Douglas following her recovery from brain surgery, shared an update on her most recent operation, explaining that doctors have confirmed she is now fully recovered.

She explained that the growth was detected very early because it was so tiny, which she felt incredibly fortunate about. She was very relieved it had been removed before it could spread.

Ms. McCall publicly shared her health struggles to help others and expressed her gratitude to the doctors and nurses at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. She also thanked her children – Holly (24), Tilly (22), and Chester (19) – whom she called ‘brilliant,’ and her fiancé, Mr. Douglas.

She explained that she was initially very upset when she discovered the lump, but she’s since moved past that anger and feels much more optimistic now.

My main message is this: if you have any health concerns, get checked out. Regularly examine yourself for any changes, and if you’re scheduled for a mammogram or ultrasound, be sure to go.

In the video’s description, Ms. McCall encouraged viewers to be familiar with their breasts, pay attention to any changes, and not delay getting regular check-ups. She emphasized the importance of addressing even minor concerns and sent her support to everyone.

Ms McCall was inundated with messages of support from celebrity friends. 

Amanda Holden and Claudia Winkleman offered their support, and Julia Bradbury – a breast cancer survivor herself – shared a message of encouragement, sending ‘the biggest hugs’.

Ms. Kelly expressed her relief that Davina noticed their Change and Check sticker, leading to an early cancer diagnosis. She emphasized that the campaign aims to increase awareness and ultimately save lives, and she sent Davina her best wishes.

Last November, Ms. McCall underwent surgery to remove a large cyst from her brain. Doctors said the cyst was life-threatening and would have been fatal if it hadn’t been discovered.

After a difficult six-hour surgery where doctors removed part of her skull to remove a tumor, she described the experience as the most challenging she’d ever faced.

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2025-11-09 01:19