The model Danielle Lloyd has revealed she has been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer.
In a video post to her Instagram Story on Friday, the 41-year-old TV personality said she was "really shocked" to receive the news and would need to have an operation to determine if the cancer had spread.
The mother of five used the opportunity to encourage others to see a doctor if they have noticed changes to their skin or body that could be a sign of cancer.
In the emotional video, she said: "I don't really know how to say this, and I didn't know whether to come on and say this, but I just feel like I have to raise awareness about this happening to other people.
"Today I have been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer.
"And I just want to raise awareness for anyone who might think they've got something funny on their body, they see a mole that's growing that's not normal - please, please, please go to your doctor because honestly, you just never know."
Lloyd said the nurses at the hospital had "really supported" her after she received the health news that had "really shocked" her.
She added: "Just honestly, not what I expected today. And I suppose not what anyone expects.
"But please, guys, look after your skin. Stay off sunbeds, wear factor 50. Just look after yourself because honestly, you never know what's going to happen."
The appearance of a lump or discoloured patch on the skin that continues to persist after a few weeks can be a sign of a form of skin cancer.
A new mole or a change in an existing mole may also be signs of skin cancer.
Lloyd has been open about her health issues in the past including revealing she had vaginal rejuvenation treatment after her pregnancies left her struggling with incontinence.
She also previously discussed how she felt "forced" to have cosmetic work done to her face after being trolled online about her looks.
Lloyd was crowned Miss England 2004 and later Miss Great Britain 2006.
In 2007, she featured on the fifth series of the reality show Celebrity Big Brother.
She made it to the final three of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2023 alongside the singer Gareth Gates and former UK health secretary Matt Hancock but missed out on completing the course at the final stage.
Source: Press Association
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