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Lisa Faulkner Reveals Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Undergoes Surgery, Urges Mammogram Screening
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Surgery two weeks ago successfully removed all cancerous tissue with clear margins, indicating a complete removal of visible cancer in the early-stage disease.
Lisa Faulkner publicly thanked John Torode, saying, "John Torode you make a wonderful nurse and best friend" and expressing that she adores him and could not have coped without his support.
Faulkner credited the mammogram with detecting the cancer and urged others not to skip screening, noting that without the mammogram the cancer might not have been found.
John Torode has been a regular on This Morning since 1996 and recently appeared on the show to discuss Lisa's recovery and what he plans to cook in the studio.
Faulkner described the cancer as being in the very early stages, said she had a "quite a big op" for the surgery, and indicated she would begin radiotherapy in a few weeks as she continues to heal.
TV chef and actress Lisa Faulkner, 54, has revealed she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, underwent a "quite a big op" about two weeks ago, and will begin radiotherapy in the coming weeks. Surgeons successfully removed all cancerous tissue with clear margins, meaning no visible cancer remains, according to Digital Spy.
Faulkner made the announcement on Instagram and credited a routine mammogram with catching the disease early. She urged women not to skip screenings, saying without it the cancer might never have been found, Wales Online reported.
Surgery Removed All Cancer With Clear Margins
Faulkner described the operation as a significant procedure. Doctors confirmed they achieved clear margins — a medical term meaning the tissue removed contained no remaining cancer cells at its edges. That result is a strong sign of complete removal in early-stage disease, Head Topics reported.
She said the cancer was caught "in the very early stages." Radiotherapy is planned for a few weeks' time, once she has healed further. Radiotherapy uses targeted radiation to destroy any remaining cancer cells and lower the risk of the disease returning.
Faulkner Praises Husband John Torode as Her Rock
Faulkner posted a heartfelt tribute to her husband, MasterChef judge John Torode, on Instagram. "John Torode you make a wonderful nurse and best friend," she wrote, adding that she adores him and could not have coped without his support, according to Express.
Torode, who has appeared on This Morning since 1996, has been by her side throughout treatment. Express noted that Faulkner's public message was a rare, candid look at the couple's private life during a difficult period.
John Torode Tells This Morning: 'She's Doing Really Well'
Torode appeared on This Morning to give viewers a direct update. He said Faulkner is "doing really well" and thanked fans for the wave of support the couple has received, Digital Spy reported.
He also discussed what he plans to cook in the studio during the appearance, a sign of returning normality for the couple. Wales Online said Torode's calm, positive tone reassured fans who have followed Faulkner's career through roles in Holby City, Spooks, and Waterloo Road.
Faulkner Urges Women: Don't Skip Your Mammogram
Faulkner was direct in her message to other women. She said the mammogram is what found the cancer. Without it, she believes the diagnosis may have come far too late. She called the NHS "wonderful" for making early detection and effective care possible, according to Head Topics.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. NHS screening invites women aged 50 to 71 for a mammogram every three years. Faulkner's public call to action adds a personal, high-profile voice to campaigns urging women not to delay their appointments.
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