28 June 2023 , 21:50
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Former Holby City actress Chizzy Akudolu has revealed she found a lump in her breast just a matter of weeks ago.
The actress took to social media to explain that while she hadn't planned on sharing her news, she was now in a position to do so with the hopes of helping another person.
Chizzy, 49, went on to say that shortly after discovering the lump she instantly booked an appointment to have it checked out.
Her admission comes just days after her Loose Women co-star Brenda Edwards discussed her experience after finding a lump following the news that Sarah, Duchess of York underwent a mastectomy to treat breast cancer.
Actress and TV star Chizzy Okudolu has revealed she found a lump just a number of weeks ago (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Chizzy was given the all-clear by doctors (BBC/Kieron McCarron)In view of her 57,600 followers, the Mo Effanga actress penned: "I wasn't planning on mentioning this, but it might help someone.
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"In May I found a lump. The NHS offer a 2 week service for breasts and I was seen for a mammogram and ultrasound. Thankfully I got the all-clear."
She added: "Don't delay. Get it checked. Thank you to the NHS."
Her followers and celebrity pals soon rushed to the replies section to send their well wishes with Lorraine Kelly penning: "So glad you are OK Chizzy xxx."
"Pleased you are all clear lovely. Well done for mentioning this too," said her former co-star Lee Mead who played Lofty.
While one fan added: "Oh Chizzy thank the Lord it was nothing serious. But you must have been very worried until you got the all-clear. Lots of love, hugs and prayers to you."
"Glad your OK, 2 weeks, fabulous, keep checking everyone," wrote a second.
Before a third typed: "Glad ok and thanks for sharing. I worry people won't get things checked out with all the press surrounding GPs and the #NHS."
"Thank you so much for sharing this such a scary thing to go through and opening up publicly I'm sure is even scarier! You're a very selfless and loving person to do that to raise awareness and help others. I'm so glad you got the all-clear," penned another.
Earlier this week, Chizzy's former co-star Brenda revealed she discovered a "pea" sized lump in her breast back in 2015 just minutes before she was due on stage in Hairspray: The Musical.
Brenda explained: "I ran my hands across my breasts after she said something and found a lump which kind of felt like a frozen pea.
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"It was hard like a frozen pee and that kind of size, on my right underneath, by my right breast, didn't think anything of it, went and did the show..."