Sunday Brunch star Morgan McGlynn shares 'earth-shattering' news as fans rally
Sunday Brunch's cheese expert Morgan McGlynn has opened up about her heart-wrenching breast cancer battle.
Taking to Instagram, the presenter revealed the "earth-shattering" diagnosis to her followers with a hospital bed snapshot.
Her post read: "In October 2024, I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. It was nothing short of earth-shattering. But we've done our best to keep like as normal as possible for our daughter."
The Channel 4 star, who recently married her partner Ben Carr in 2022, shared her unique treatment journey: "Treatment is different for every person. No two paths are the same. But here's what happened to me."
She detailed the immediate actions taken before starting chemotherapy: "I was given a week before chemo to get my ducks in a row, which included chopping my hair off and IVF and egg retrieval, something I'm incredibly grateful I was able to do," reports the Mirror.
Morgan then described the gruelling six months of chemotherapy she endured: "Then came six months of weekly chemotherapy. The hardest thing I've ever done. Some weeks, I sat for 13 hours at a time, thanks to my friends who kept me company. And for those who've been through the cold cap, you'll know it's no joke."
She admitted needing time to process before going public: "I had to catch my breath and get through the hardest parts before sharing this,".
Finally, the cheesemonger expressed her reason for sharing her ordeal online, having not known many of the symptoms herself before being diagnosed, as reported by the Express.
She concluded: "If even one person sees this and it prompts them to check a lump or get a second opinion, it could save a life. Please trust your gut."
Fortunately, the broadcaster's situation is improving. Morgan shared: "Two weeks ago, I had surgery - and a few days later we got some very, very good news. I want to say thank you - to my amazing husband, family, friends, and the people who have shown up in a million small and mighty ways."
Her celebrity mates and dedicated followers were quick to express their support online. One user penned: "I'm so sorry to hear. Your incredibly brave and honest post has really moved me deeply. Sending you every good wish I can imagine. It sounds like you have a phenomenal inner strength and an army of loved ones around you [heart emoji]."
Another commented: "Oh my goodness shattering news for you to take in. So, so well done for getting through it and ALSO for sharing on here. You're an absolute [star emoji] sending energy and positivity [white heart emoji]."
A third agreed: "What a post thank you for sharing, sounds like you are surrounded by love and loved ones," while a fourth added: "Sending hugest hug. You are a warrior."
A fifth joined in with: "So happy to hear you've had good news. It's a tough, tough road and after diagnosis you're never the same. The cold cap is not for the faint hearted! It makes you realise how strong you can be. Well done and best of luck to you."
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