Millie Mackintosh, 34, reveals shock breast cancer scare after finding a lump that left her ‘spiralling into health anxiety’

Millie Mackintosh revealed a shocking breast cancer scare in a new Instagram post on Thursday morning.

The former Made in Chelsea star, 34, said on social media that she had found a lump on the edge of her left breast and went straight to her GP.

She said that after her ultrasound was inconclusive and she had to undergo a biopsy, she “went into health anxiety” while waiting for her results.

Millie – who shares two children, daughters Sienna, four, and Aurelia, two, with her husband Hugo Taylor – explained that although she is in good health and was caught early, she “couldn’t put her mind to rest” that the news would be bad.

Luckily, when she got the results, it turned out to be a benign lump with no cancer cells, most likely caused by hormonal changes – which she said led to “the most elation she had ever felt before.”

She wrote a lengthy post: ‘PSA: Ladies, make sure you check your boobs!

‘First of all I would like to say that I am incredibly fortunate that my experience finding a lump resulted in a clear diagnosis. For the 55,000 women and men diagnosed with breast cancer each year, their stories and journeys are incredibly heroic.

‘Last month I discovered a lump on the edge of my left breast. Even though I tried to keep my mind from racing, worry crept in very quickly. I knew this wasn’t something to ignore, so I contacted my doctor.

‘According to NHS guidelines, if your symptoms could indicate cancer, your GP will refer you for a two-week urgent referral so that a specialist can see you as soon as possible.’

She continued: ‘After checking with my GP, given my age, I was referred for an ultrasound instead of a mammography. Unfortunately, the results were inconclusive and a biopsy was required. At this point all rational thinking went out the window and I fell into a spiral of health anxiety. Even the statistics based on my family history (none), physical health (good), age, and early detection couldn’t calm my mind.

‘While waiting for the results, I decided to try a more positive approach. During the day I would talk to family and close friends (some of whom had been through the same thing) which really helped, but the nights were difficult as I only had my own thoughts and struggled to sleep.

‘The day of the results finally arrived and the relief of a benign lump without detection of dangerous cancer cells was an elation I had never felt before. It is believed that the lump was likely caused by hormonal changes and did not need to be removed.

‘As 1 in 20 lumps are considered potentially concerning, early detection is one of the most important steps, so please spare a few minutes for your monthly MOT and don’t put it off!’

She ended her post by saying, “We are so lucky to be surrounded by people who are tirelessly campaigning for awareness.

‘There are so many incredible charities out there, but I immediately felt connected to @coppafeel, whose mission is to ensure early accurate detection in young people, by focusing on educating and empowering women to know their bodies and to fight for it.’

It comes after Millie showed off her gray hair and spots on Instagram last Thursday as she shared her ‘reality’ with fans to combat the sometimes ‘fake’ social media.

The reality star posted several photos for her 1.3 million followers, with captions detailing her daily struggles.

Millie captioned the post: ‘I loved the open and honest conversations on my last post about the realities of life so I’m back with a part two.’

In March, Millie opened up about her body image issues and feelings of inadequacy as a parent due to her anxiety.

Today’s caption continued, “It’s really important to me to use my platform to share the real, unfiltered sides of life, motherhood, and wellness. If any of my truths resonate with you, please leave a comment below!”

She wrote alongside the introductory image: “Social media can be fake sometimes… so here are some realities I don’t always share.”

Two of the realities were: “I’ve been having quite a few breakouts lately. I’ve tried to control them with laser genesis treatments, but it really hurts my confidence when my skin doesn’t look its best.

‘I’m noticing more and more gray hairs, and they’re getting closer to the front of my head. I really want to be one of those people who welcomes the changes that come with age, I’m not quite there yet.”

One of the realities read, “I’m definitely feeling a little sentimental as Aurelia gets older. I love her current age, but the thought of her being my last baby makes me so sad.

“Carrying her is starting to strain my back, but I still find it hard to say no because what if she stops asking?” It was accompanied by a photo of Millie and Aurelia cuddling.

For a change of reality, Millie wrote: ‘Breakfast time with the girls has become a bit of a hurdle lately. They used to love their morning meals, but now it’s like pulling teeth to get them to eat. Funny (sic) enough they suddenly get hungry just as we’re about to step out the door!’

In one photo, Millie admired a piece of art and wrote: ‘Our renovation has been postponed for six weeks, which means it won’t be finished in time for Sienna to start school.

‘It was quite stressful, but I’m reframing it and staying positive. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to renovate our home, so even if the wait is longer than expected, I know it will be worth it in the end.”

A final photo was a selfie of Millie and Hugo. Overlaying that was the reality: ‘Raising young children can be a challenge for any relationship, but I’m glad we’ve both committed to nurturing and strengthening our bond. The grass is always greener where you water it.’

Messages of support poured in from Millie’s fans. One read: ‘No. 6. has destroyed me – my youngest is turning five and I still carry her sometimes and I know very well that I am her baby – she is our last and I know the day is approaching when I can’t carry her like I do . ‘

Other users wrote: ‘Thanks for sharing – it’s nice to know we’re all in this together! xxx’; “I am with you and have certainly felt all of this…. Maternity’; ‘Thank you for being so honest Millie, I needed that this morning!! You and your beautiful girls are doing great x’;

‘Thank you for sharing this! It’s very helpful, especially for me, to hear how parenthood affects your relationship. I think this aspect of parenting is either just not talked about, or only talked about as an extreme, when there is so much nuance in the way your relationship with your partner develops. parenting! Thank you for being open about this’;

‘I find it so difficult to juggle two children. I have a 9 year old and a 4 year old, my 4 year old is autistic, non-verbal with no danger awareness and I know my 9 year old finds it difficult how much of my time he takes up. I plan a day every six months for just me and my 9 year old, we go to the cinema and shop, have something to eat and I find that helps. XXX’;

‘I love your honesty! I’ve struggled a lot with my skin over the years, so it’s so nice to see you writing about this! I also get a few pieces of silver. My hair is so dark and I don’t feel like maintaining it, so I keep the grays coming!’

It came after Millie stunned in a straw cowboy hat as she filmed a mystery project in a west London park with her daughters Sienna and Aurelia the Sunday before.

The reality star looked stunning in a boho lightweight white maxi dress, paired with a pale pink cardigan with a unique pattern.

Millie bought herself, her daughters and her staff ice creams while they took a break from filming the unannounced project.

MailOnline contacted Millie’s representatives for more information.