1 week Ago By [email protected] (Andrew Nuttall)
Trisha Goddard has ignited a nationwide dialogue by urging women throughout the UK to stay alert regarding their breast health. At 67 years old, she has joined ITV's 'Celebrity Big Brother' to raise awareness about her own terminal health condition. The broadcaster and talk show host was open about her illness with her fellow contestants as she entered the reality show.
In a touching conversation with American actor and former professional boxer Mickey Rourke, Trisha candidly shared her ongoing struggle with stage four cancer, which is sadly incurable. Reflecting on her health journey, Trisha mentioned: "I had breast cancer, and it has metastasised, but so far, so good. I have a fantastic team in Connecticut taking care of me.
" She talked about receiving treatments every three weeks, including chemotherapy, and expressed her appreciation for her supportive husband, whom she described as "a really good guy." Despite her diagnosis, Trisha plans to continue her treatment while participating in Big Brother. ITV will be working closely with her healthcare team to ensure she receives the specialised care she needs during her time on the show, according to the Mirror .
Having previously triumphed over breast cancer in 2008, Trisha revealed in February 2024 that her cancer had returned. However, this time it is classified as terminal metastatic or stage 4 breast cancer. In the latest episode of Davina McCall's Begin Again podcast, the former Big Brother host discussed Trisha's choice to participate in the show before entering the ITV house.
Trisha emphasised that her motivation isn't about seeking fame or financial gain; instead, she aims to represent the 3.4 million individuals in the UK battling cancer, demonstrating what it truly means to embrace life wholeheartedly. "You don’t want to leave the party while you can still dance a few rounds", she told Davina.
She also disclosed how she chose to keep the news of her cancer diagnosis private for over a year and a half so she could "process" it. "My colleagues at CNN didn’t know. They didn't know I was having chemo every bloody week.
Literally, one time, I got off the table from radiation treatment and went straight to work. They thought I was mad!" She said. Cancer Research UK defines the 'stage' of cancer as a measure of the tumour's size and how far it has spread, which is essential for doctors to decide on the best treatment options.
Stage 4 breast cancer, referred to as advanced or secondary breast cancer, occurs when the cancer has metastasised to other areas of the body. Although a cure is unlikely, treatments can frequently help control the disease for months or even years. Metastatic cancer refers to a cancer that has spread from its original location to another part of the body.
For instance, if breast cancer spreads to the bone, it's still considered metastatic breast cancer, not bone cancer. Although incurable, metastatic cancer can often be managed with long-term therapies. Breast cancer typically begins in the cells lining the milk ducts of the breast and is the most prevalent cancer in the UK.
It primarily affects women, but men can also develop it. Each year, approximately 56,400 women and around 390 men are diagnosed in the UK. Factors such as age, family history, and lifestyle choices like obesity and smoking can influence the risk of breast cancer.
A new lump or thickening in your breast or armpit. Changes in the size, shape, or feel of your breast. Skin changes on the breast such as puckering, dimpling, a rash, or redness.
Fluid leaking from the nipple in a woman who isn't pregnant or breastfeeding. Changes in the position of the nipple. Cancer Research provides a comprehensive breakdown of each symptom on its website .
Some women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have any symptoms. They are diagnosed after having a mammogram as part of their breast cancer screening programme . It's crucial always to have a breast lump examined by your GP.
They will organise the necessary tests to determine whether or not the lump is cancerous..
