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Michaela Strachan's Second Cancer Scare: Lump Found on Throat
6 Feb
Summary
- Viewers spotted a throat lump on Michaela Strachan during live Springwatch broadcast.
- The lump was thankfully a benign cyst, not throat or secondary breast cancer.
- Strachan previously battled breast cancer, undergoing a double mastectomy in 2014.
Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan has shared details of a second health scare involving a lump discovered on her throat. This incident occurred in 2019, several years after her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2014. The discovery was made by eagle-eyed viewers who noticed the lump during a live broadcast of Springwatch.
Strachan, who lives in South Africa, recalled mentioning the lump to the production team while filming in Scotland. She was promptly seen by a doctor and subsequently a throat cancer specialist in London due to her history of breast cancer. The situation was particularly distressing as it happened when her friend and fellow presenter Nicki Chapman had just been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Fortunately, tests revealed the lump to be a benign cyst, which was drained without complications. Strachan reflected on the ordeal, acknowledging the fear of potential cancer but expressing relief at the benign outcome. She also discussed her earlier breast cancer battle, explaining her decision to have a double mastectomy based on a friend's advice.
