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Julia Bradbury branded ‘inspirational’ as she admits she feels ‘lucky to be alive’ after cancer battle

The star battled breast cancer

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Julia Bradbury has been praised by her followers on Twitter amid her cancer battle.

The Countryfile presenter underwent a ‘brutal’ mastectomy in October last year after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

During a trip to the Essex marshes on Wednesday (March 2), Julia admitted that she feels “lucky to be alive” following her health scare.

Julia Bradbury shares Twitter update

Julia posted a short clip of herself as she filmed a project in the Essex countryside.

The presenter expressed her gratitude in the clip, saying: “Today I’m lucky enough to be filming in the Essex marshes, it’s so beautiful here and it’s teeming with birdlife as well.

“It’s a crisp lovely day with blue skies and sun shining, and quite honestly, I just feel lucky to be alive, to be here.

I just feel lucky to be alive

“Nature just makes me feel grateful and humble. Being outside does so much good for mental health, can’t tell you enough. I recommend it.”

Julia concluded, saying: “So I hope you get your 30 minutes, at least 30 minutes, outside today.”

She captioned the video: “Grateful for nature. Grateful for my walks #headspace #mentalhealth #walkingtherapy.”

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Julia Bradbury has been praised by her followers on Twitter (Credit: ITV)

How did fans respond to Julia’s post?

Fans rushed to comment on Julia’s latest post, which she also shared on Instagram.

One said: “Hi Julia, you’re such an inspiration!!! I admire you so very much indeed. POSITIVITY.”

A second added: “How brilliant to see you doing what you love! You are looking fab Julia. Walking is great for the mind. I’m so pleased for you xx.”

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A third praised the star, saying: “Julia you are an inspiration darling and a breath of fresh air. Great to see you looking fabulous.”

In addition, a fourth commented: “Lovely to see and to hear from you – you are looking so good. Great message too – very true – open space and the wind in your hair.”

Another penned: “Thank you for your wonderful encouraging messages. Sending you good wishes for your continuing recovery.”

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Julia underwent mastectomy surgery last year (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Julia’s cancer battle

The presenter revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in September last year.

Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, Julia said: “It changes your world forever in an instant.

“There is no preparing you for those words. You hear ‘cancer’ and your brain starts to explode.”

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She later added: “I have to hope I have caught mine early enough. A mastectomy is a shattering thing to go through but it means that I am going to live and be here for my children.”

Julia is a mum to three kids – Zeph, 10, and twins Zena and Xanthe, six.

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Nancy Brown
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