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Sky News star issues fresh health update in devastating cancer battle – 12 years after being diagnosed with illness
The star shared a poignant update on World Cancer Day earlier this year
A SKY News presenter shared a new health update amidst her devastating cancer battle.
Jacquie Beltrao, 59, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and has spoken openly about her fight with the disease.
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The former Olympic gymnast took to social media to share a new health update with her followers.
She penned: "It's Zometa bone injection day, as usual the nurses in the chemo suite were lovely and I had a snooze in the chair.
"I've got a "to-do" list as long as my arm - I've done none of it."
One of Jacquie's followers extended their well wishes - and asked what a Zometa bone injection is.
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Jacquie replied: "It hardens my bones which were like aero by taking calcium out of the blood - stops cancer spreading in the bones I think is the plan."
Another follower commented: "I’ll be getting mine in two weeks. Thank God for researchers."
A third wrote: "You take all the time you need. You are awesome."
While a fourth said: "Good luck with your fight and with the list."
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Earlier this year, Jacquie shared a poignant update with fans on World Cancer Day.
Sky News presenter Jacquie Beltrao reveals she has had a clear scan amid her breast cancer battle
Sharing an photo of herself in hospital, she penned on Instagram: "Me in chemo for a 2nd time in 2020.
"Diagnosed with incurable stage 4 breast cancer at the time I thought I was going to die.
"It was very scary. I'm now in remission which is great but not guaranteed forever.
"So on #worldcancerday I say #dowhatmakesyouhappy. Because you never know if life will throw you the cancer curveball.
"Big love to anyone going through treatment or a diagnosis right now."
One follower commented: "Good luck! You are an inspiration. My breast cancer returned in my spine after 10years, in 2023, stable atm and cherishing every day x".
Another wrote: "Sending huge love Jacquie! You radiate such positivity."
In 2021, Jacquie was left fearing she had just months left to live after doctors discovered her stage-four breast cancer had spread to her spine and legs.
However, thanks to an incredible drug called olaparib — previously used for ovarian cancer — she was later cancer free.
The mum-of-three also had the chance to meet with the scientists who played a crucial role in her treatment.
Hugging one of the researchers, she expressed her gratitude, calling them her "heroes".
What are the signs of breast cancer?
BREAST cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK.
The majority of women who get it are over 50, but younger women and, in rare cases, men can also get breast cancer.
If it’s treated early enough, breast cancer can be prevented from spreading to other parts of the body.
Breast cancer can have a number of symptoms, but the first noticeable symptom is usually a lump or area of thickened breast tissue.
Most breast lumps aren’t cancerous, but it’s always best to have them checked by your doctor. You should also speak to your GP if you notice any of the following:
- a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts
- discharge from either of your nipples (which may be streaked with blood)
- a lump or swelling in either of your armpits
- dimpling on the skin of your breasts
- a rash on or around your nipple
- a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast
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She told The Sun on Sunday in an exclusive interview: “Seeing Andrew, I was immediately compelled to just give him a massive hug — the bloke saved my life.
“Without him and his team making it possible for someone with breast cancer like me to take this drug, who knows where I would be now.
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“I certainly wouldn’t be two years cancer free. Andrew is like a superhero to me.
"It really is a miracle what happened to me. And going to see them made me realise where the miracle happened.”
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