Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas has updated her fans on her health after weeks of experiencing crippling anxiety following her doctor telling her he was “alarmed” over her test results.
The popular Strictly head judge has taken to social media to share her gratitude of the status of her health, while confirming that her kidneys have been declared cancer-free in a health update.
Exclaiming on Instagram, “I can now breathe!” 61-year-old Shirley Ballas posted a video update direct from her bed.
This came after viewers of the popular BBC One dancing show spotted a lump under her arm, before urging her to seek medical attention.
Taking to Instagram, Shirley informed them that test results are “absolutely fine”.
In the caption she penned: “Dear Fans and friends. Got two sets of results back and after feeling very anxious for several weeks I can now breath.
“I want to thank each and every one of you for your caring kind and loving messages. You proved that social media can be a good place, watching out for each other is always a good thing, and I feel blessed.”
She continued: “Hopefully in a few weeks I’ll start to feel less tired and my old self again. Gratitude to you all. Thank you from my heart to yours.”
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On the video she sounded relieved as she said: “No cancer there so that’s good.”
She continued: “Now I need to have my boobies checked one more time when I have a minute.
“My hormones are still all over the place today so starting today with some oestrogen to see if we can balance the body better…”
After heading to the doctors, she had alarmed them with her high testosterone levels and “lack of oestrogen” – which they had to check to ensure it wasn’t cancer.
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When fans reached out to the star to voice their concerns, Shirley headed to King’s College Hospital through the NHS, which is where she underwent tests and got the all clear.
She added in relief on her Instagram video: “[The doctor] recommended maybe I take a bit of time for myself which I shall try to do!
“Thank you to all of you who spotted it who made me go and take my MOT of myself. I really appreciate it. I love you all.”
She said sweetly: “You’re such great, great people.”
Fans were quick to comment on Shirley’s update, with many taking to the comments section to share the star’s joy and relief.
One said: “Lovely to hear all your news with good results so far. Take good care of yourself & fingers xd for the rest of your results. Rest wen you can Shirley. Thinking of you.”
Another added: “Not sure what has been the matter, but by the sounds of it you on the mend.”
A third wrote: “Great news Shirley, glad to hear you’re on the mend. #Staystrongandkeepdancing.”
While a forth said: “Glad you’re ok, Shirley. You’re such an inspiration to so many.”
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