'It was stressful time for my family': Michelle Heaton catches the eye in bright yellow dress ahead of TV appearance... as she later discusses hysterectomy ordeal
It was only three years ago, Michelle Heaton was faced with the fact that she had a high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer after being diagnosed with the deadly BRCA2 gene.
And a new interview with MailOnline, the 35-year-old star has confessed that it was through the support of her loved ones that she was able to make the difficult decision to have surgery.
She explained: ‘My first operation which was the double mastectomy happened about three years ago, then last year I had the hysterectomy.
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Bright and bold: Michelle Heaton looked absolutely sensational when she stepped out in London ahead of her TV appearance on Monday morning
‘At the time there was a lot of recovery involved so it was obviously a very stressful time for my husband and my mum.
Later adding: 'They were all there for me and we supported each other together throughout the process.’
Her heart-breaking decision to have a full hysterectomy - to reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer - came less than two years after having a double mastectomy.
Both of her breasts were removed after she was diagnosed with a mutated BRCA2 gene in 2012 - putting her in the high risk category for developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Lean and slender: Dressed in a figure-hugging yellow number, the mother-of-two radiated a gorgeous glow as she made her way into the ITV studios
'It was stressful time for my family': In a new interview with MailOnline, the 35-year-old talked about the moment she was faced with the fact that she had a high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer
The former pop star also revealed that she will have to relive the ordeal again when the time comes where she has to tell her daughter, Faith, that she was a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the mutated same gene.
‘It is something that I will have to revisit when she is older,’ she admitted. ‘When she is more aware of it and aware of her body as a young woman that is when I’ll explain it to her.’
Meanwhile, Michelle looked absolutely sensational when she stepped out in London ahead of her TV appearance on Lorraine.
Painful moment: Her heart-breaking decision to have a full hysterectomy - to reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer - came less than two years after having a double mastectomy
Working mother: Michelle, who is married to businessman Hugh Hanley, caught up with Lorraine Kelly on Monday
Dressed in a figure-hugging yellow number, the mother-of-two radiated a gorgeous glow as she made her way into the ITV studios on Monday morning.
The day before, Michelle - who is married to businessman Hugh Hanley - treated her three-year-old girl to a special day at Chessington World of Adventures Resort.
Launching The Year of the Penguins, Michelle and Faith joined 498 others to break the Guinness World Record for the number of people dressed at penguins.
Latest ventures: The pretty star has launched a new YouTube Channel and various new tanning products
Chilly climes: Michelle later made her way from the ITV studios in a bright pink coat, which she teamed with black pumps and a designer handbag
‘Chessington’s is one of our favourite places to go to spend time together as a family,’ the star said.
‘Being part of setting the world record at the Year of the Penguins launch is exciting and I'm pleased to see so many families getting involved and having a good time.
‘It was a great day to spend Mother’s Day with my loved ones.’
Having fun: The day before, Michelle treated her three-year-old girl to a special day at Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Record breakers! The mum and daughter helped break a Guinness World Record along with 498 other people dressed up as penguins
Doting mother: The star appeared to be in great spirits as she spent Mother's Day with her little girl
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