Perth comedian Judith Lucy shares mastectomy photo, urges mammograms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 03:24 · Archive

Judith Lucy, 58, has revealed she needs a mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis discovered through a mammogram.

Perth comedian Judith Lucy has revealed she needs a mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. The 58-year-old shared a candid photo from a hospital bed on Instagram, showing her in good spirits with a peace sign, wrapped in a white dressing gown.

Lucy's cancer was discovered through a mammogram from BreastScreen Australia. She said she received an email telling her the result was unusual. In the hospital bed post, she emphasised that her cancer could not be felt and would have gone undetected without screening.

Lucy urged women to maintain regular mammograms, saying "for the love of god, keep up with your mammograms". She thanked supporters for their response to her diagnosis and used the opportunity to stress the importance of cancer screening.

How it is being reported

• ‘Fun with cancer’: Perth comedian Judith Lucy shares candid photo of mastectomy, urges women to get checkedIn a candid photo taken from a hospital bed, the 58-year-old thanked fans for their support while issuing an urgent warning to women about the importance of regular mammograms.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 02:54
• ‘Fun with cancer’: Perth comedian Judith Lucy shares candid photo of mastectomy, urges women to get checkedIn a candid photo taken from a hospital bed, the 58-year-old thanked fans for their support while issuing an urgent warning to women about the importance of regular mammograms.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 02:54

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