Julia Bradbury shares mammogram after 'brutal' mastectomy for breast cancer

Julia Bradbury shared a picture of her digital mammogram to Instagram on Thursday as she continues to battle breast cancer. 

The TV presenter, 51, shared a photograph of her boob on the hospital monitor along with a lengthy caption detailing the type of 'dense' breasts she has. 

Keeping in high spirits, she joked to her fans: 'Here's my boob shot for Instagram!... You can tell your partner/granddad/brother/sister you've seen my boob now.' 

Explaining to her followers the significance of breast density, Julia said: 'Women with dense breasts do have a higher risk of breast cancer than those with fatty breasts. The medical world isn't certain why. 

'This increased risk is separate from the effect of dense breasts, on the ability to read a mammogram. 

'Dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to interpret a mammogram because cancer and the dense breast tissue both appear white on the image. Digital mammograms do allow for a more detailed analysis, so mammograms are still an effective screening tool.

'My breasts are described as Heterogeneously dense. 40% of women fall into this category, which is described as "some scattered areas of density but the majority of the breast tissue is non-dense".' 

She continued: 'To give yourself the best chance of catching breast cancer early & having successful treatment don't rely on routine screening.'

'Stay breast aware, know what your breasts look & feel like normally, & be on the lookout for unusual changes.'

'I'm reminded constantly to take care of the four pillars of health: reduce stress levels (mindfulness or meditation), stay physically active (exercise at least 4 times a week), stay socially connected & engaged, eat a healthy, balanced diet (real, whole food, not processed packaged food).'

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