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Emily Andrea has praised Molly-Mae for detailing her recent health struggles on Instagram – and discussed her own previous fears over a lump on her breast.
In her new OK! column, the mum-of-two also shares her joy at being able to take her and Pete's kids to see their dad perform live on stage. Read her column in full below…
WELL DONE MOLLY-MAE
Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about having a lump removed from her breast. After a biopsy she was told it was fibroadenoma, which is a benign growth in the breast. They are common, particularly in younger women, and aren’t dangerous.
It’s great that Molly-Mae is talking about getting herself checked out as it’s so important. While lots of things that cause lumps aren’t serious, you can get breast cancer at any age, so just because you’re young it doesn’t mean you should ignore a lump. It’s also not just lumps to look out for, things like dimpling and puckering can also be signs that something is going on. Have a look on the NHS website for a full list of things to look out for.
I spoke about finding a lump in my breast a few years ago. I got myself checked out and luckily it was a lymph node. I didn’t have a biopsy, instead I had a fine needle aspiration which is where they put a needle into my breast and it allows them to remove a small sample of the lump. This allows them to see what the lump consists of.
Even though I’m a doctor, before getting checked out a part of me worried about exposing my breasts in front of a professional, but my nurse was reassuring. She said, “Don’t worry I look at boobs all day!” It’s nothing to worry about.
RANJ SAYS THE NHS IS UNDER PRESSURE
Dr Ranj Singh has been tweeting about how his shifts in A&E have been relentless and he’s shattered. He said, “Please let’s make sure we use our NHS appropriately. Sometimes there is no choice but there are lots of options for help. I’m by no means blaming patients, just A&E (and primary care) desperately need more staff and resources to cope this winter”.
This is a really good message to spread as accident and emergency is exactly that and should be used for emergencies only. If it’s not an emergency, you should consider going to your GP or a minor injury clinic. 111 is also a great resource to use if you’re not sure whether you need to go to A&E or not. It’s good that people are seeking help, but it’s important you seek help via the right channels so certain parts of the health service aren’t overwhelmed.
Sadly the winter is often challenging for the NHS. It’s not a new thing, but I think during the pandemic everyone has become more aware of the pressures on the NHS. In a way, a positive outcome of the pandemic has been everyone appreciating the NHS and realising the pressures that it is under.
LOOK, IT'S DADDY!
I recently took Millie and Theo to see Pete perform in Grease The Musical at the Bristol Hippodrome. It was amazing and we loved it. It was the first time Theo had ever seen Pete on stage, so it was really special. It was funny as he didn’t know what to make of it but it was so sweet and they both enjoyed it. Millie absolutely loves watching her dad perform. I’m not surprised he’s been getting brilliant reviews, and the whole cast are great in it too.
We didn’t go backstage to see Pete due to Covid regulations, which is understandable as they’re just being cautious. With so many people in the cast and crew, they don’t want to jeopardise the show.
A SCIENCE LESSON FOR THE FAMILY
We also went to a science and arts centre in Bristol called We The Curious. There were so many activities for the kids and I’d recommend it for any parents looking for something to do.
Two of my brothers came with us – it was lovely for them to spend some time with the kids as they don’t get to do that too often. They really love their uncles!
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