Sarah Beeny's Double Mastectomy: A Difficult Road to Recovery

Television presenter Sarah Beeny has revealed that her initial double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis in August 2022 did not go as planned. Six months after the first surgery, she required a second procedure because her implants had hardened and reacted negatively. Beeny, who received the all-clear in 2023, discussed her challenging recovery and how this experience highlighted her genetic predisposition to cancer.

Following her own health crisis, Beeny underwent genetic testing and discovered she has the PALB2 gene mutation. This finding means she has a 50/50 chance of developing cancer again and potentially passing the gene to her children. Her mother died of cancer when Sarah was 10, a loss that has deeply influenced her advocacy for greater research, particularly for brain tumors.

Beeny is now a patron for Brain Tumour Research, emphasizing the need for more resources comparable to those dedicated to breast cancer research. Her journey, including the complications from her mastectomy and the genetic discovery, was detailed in her June 2024 documentary, 'Sarah Beeny vs. Cancer'. She highlights the advancements in cancer treatment over the years, inspired by her mother's earlier battle.