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Millie Mackintosh shares poignant message following breast cancer scare

Millie Mackintosh makes vow following breast cancer scare
  • Millie Mackintosh shared her "nerve-racking" experience after discovering a breast lump, which led to an anxious wait for biopsy and MRI results.
  • The Made In Chelsea star vowed to raise awareness for women's health and the importance of early detection if she received an all-clear, stressing that breast cancer can affect younger women.
  • Fortunately, the lump was diagnosed as a hormonal issue 18 months ago, but the scare motivated her to fulfil her promise to help others.
  • Mackintosh recently completed a challenging 100km trek across the Moroccan Sahara Desert to raise money and awareness for the youth-focused breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!
  • She described the trek as a life-changing experience, despite the physical demands and the difficulty of being separated from her young daughters without phone signal.
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