Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan has opened up about her breast cancer struggles.
The TV presenter, who supports local football team Oxford United, has been presenting the BBC nature programme since 2011.
Ms Strachan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and has been on a tough journey since which she has now briefly opened up on.
Speaking on social media ahead of a special appearance on BBC’s Morning Live on Wednesday, the 58-year-old spoke about her experience.
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“It’s been 10 years since I had breast cancer & a double mastectomy,” she said on X.
“Since then I’ve learnt to love my scars but that has taken time.
“Today on BBC Morning Live I’m doing a piece about body acceptance after cancer treatment.
“I hope it gives inspiration to anyone on the cancer journey.”
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Ms Strachan, who lives in South Africa, previously spoke of the experience to Hello! magazine in 2022.
“Going through my breast cancer also strengthened me,” she revealed.
“It has given me more resilience and made me appreciate my life more because I realise that something could have ended it early and that’s a shock.”
She was recently spotted at Wembley Stadium with her son Oliver watching Oxford United take on Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off final.
READ MORE: Michaela Strachan celebrates Oxford United win in style
It’s been 10yrs since I had breast cancer & a double mastectomy.Since then I’ve learnt to love my scars. But that has taken time. 2day on @BBCMorningLive I’m doing a piece about body acceptance after cancer treatment. I hope it gives inspiration to anyone on the cancer journey💛 pic.twitter.com/s6spppnYlM
— Michaela Strachan (@michaelastracha) June 12, 2024
The Yellows claimed a historic 2-0 win which saw them promoted to the Championship and return to English football’s second tier for the first time since 1999.
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