Love Island’s Coco Lodge discusses the devastation of a friend’s breast cancer diagnosis at 31 as she details her friend’s grueling treatment
Coco Lodge has spoken of her devastation after her friend was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The 28-year-old former Love Island star took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to share the sad news with her followers.
He explained that his friend Alex had been diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 31, adding that he had a difficult treatment ahead of him.
TV personality Coco, who appeared on Love Island last summer, added that Alex’s boyfriend would be running 500 km over the course of the summer and asked her fans to donate. via JustGiving if they could
Coco wrote: ‘My beautiful friend @alexjean19 has been diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 31.
Sad news: Coco Lodge, 28, has spoken of her devastation after her friend was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31.
Looking ahead: He explained that his friend Alex had been diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 31, adding that he had a difficult treatment ahead of him.
Speaking: The former Love Island star took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to share the sad news with her followers
‘I am devastated by this news. Alex is so bubbly and amazing and the strongest woman.
“She has a long journey ahead of chemotherapy, fertility treatment, radiation therapy and all the emotions.
‘Her lovely boyfriend is running 500 km over the summer to raise money for cancer research. Please donate if you can.’
She added: “Also remember to check your boobies girls.”
In a separate post on her page, Alex recounted how she had been diagnosed with breast cancer last month.
She wrote: ‘01.02.2023. A day I will never forget. The day they told me I had breast cancer.
‘You never think it’s going to happen to you and I certainly didn’t think I was destined for this path.
“My GP told me in October that the lump I found on my right breast was just a cyst as it was very small and I am too young for it to be anything sinister. I forgot and went on with my life.
Devastated: In a separate post on her page, Alex recounted how she was diagnosed with breast cancer last month.
“Then in January I started to feel some pain and after going back to the GP I was referred to the breast clinic at St George’s Hospital where I had a biopsy.
‘Then they told me the news that no one ever wants to hear. I sat and listened as the consultant discussed surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, fertility, and mastectomies.
“I felt like I was in someone else’s body, it didn’t feel real. She still doesn’t.
‘Over the last four weeks I have had numerous tests, scans and appointments and now I have a treatment plan.
‘I feel very positive and I have found a strength in myself that I never knew I had. That and the amazing support from my family and friends are getting me through this.
“I hope by sharing my journey here I can raise awareness, remind everyone to check themselves regularly and always listen to their gut.
‘If you don’t agree with what your GP says, ask for a referral. We know our bodies better than anyone.
“If I can inspire and help anyone else who has to go through this, then that’s a positive.”