Fans Call It ‘Impossible to Watch Without Crying’
Davina McCall has given an update on her battle with breast cancer, while hosting a special Cancer Clinic Live on last night’s Stand Up To Cancer (December 12).
The TV presenter – who got married to fiancé Michael Douglas earlier this month – revealed she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer in November.
Davina said she was “angry” when she was given the news, which came less than a year after she underwent surgery for a brain tumour. She had a lumpectomy, and will have a course of radiotherapy in the New Year.
Davina McCall gives cancer update
Speaking last night, Davina shared an update on how she’s doing. Speaking to camera at the start of the show, she said: “Earlier this year, I found a lump in my breast. It quickly led to tests and scans and then the word that no one ever wants to hear, cancer.
“It was found early and surgeons were able to remove it. But not everyone gets that chance.”
She then choked up as she spoke about her sister Caroline, who was diagnosed with late stage lung cancer just seven weeks before she died.
‘I’m really good, thank you’
Later in the show, Davina spoke to Stewart and his partner Michelle. They were at the clinic to discuss his battle with bowel cancer. However, before he headed into his appointment, Stewart asked Davina how she was doing. Clearly touched by his kindness, Davina got emotional again.
“Can I just say, you asking me that, I can’t believe that, after everything you’ve been through,” she said.
Davina then added: “Can I just say something, I’m really good, thank you.”
Stewart, who has been receiving potentially life-saving immunotherapy, replied: “Good, that’s what I like to hear.”
Davina then cupped his face and thanked him for his kindness, before he headed into his appointment. “Have a good meeting,” said the host. “Happy Christmas both of you – love you.”
Davina kept her back to the camera, as if to compose herself, and viewers admitted they had joined the host in her tears.
Viewers react
“Davina was wonderful presenting last night from Addenbrooke’s. Such empathy and compassion and not afraid to show it. She knew first hand what those patients were going through,” said one.
“Wishing you well Davina,” said a second. “Such an emotional watch,” said another, as someone else agreed: “A tough watch this.” “Why am I crying?” another posted. “God bless you, Davina.”
