The seasoned Countryfile presenter, Julia Bradbury, has announced a startling new health development, sharing that doctors found “a cyst in her brain” during a recent series of comprehensive medical examinations. The 55-year-old broadcaster candidly disclosed the news during her appearance on The One Show on Wednesday, opening a new chapter in her long health journey following her 2021 breast cancer diagnosis.

Bradbury, who previously underwent a mastectomy to remove a 6cm tumour, asserts that her cancer battle was the watershed moment that permanently altered her perspective.

“It completely changed how I looked at my health,” she explained. “I wanted to understand how to get through the diagnosis and treatment – and, crucially, how to recover, rebuild, and create a longer, happier life afterwards.”

From Diagnostic Shock to the ‘Never the Same’ Legacy

The TV host reflected on the emotional shock of her original diagnosis, admitting that nothing can prepare you for the moment a doctor tells you: “You’ve got cancer.”

“You don’t walk away from that the same person,” she shared.

Instead of collapsing under fear, Julia transformed the experience into a powerful drive toward holistic wellness. She sought advice from leading experts on sleep, nutrition, nature therapy, and lifestyle habits—even exploring how accumulated factors like sugar, alcohol, and years of poor sleep may have affected her body.

Full-Body MRI Reveals Hidden Physical Secrets

The most striking health update came after she underwent an extensive health check, including blood analysis, stool samples, and a full-body MRI scan.

It was during this scan that doctors found a small cyst in her brain.

“It’s nothing to be worried about, but it’s there,” she said with remarkable composure. While other findings, including a potential issue on one of her ovaries, were confirmed to be harmless upon follow-up tests, Julia stated that knowing these “hidden” details about her body makes her feel more in control, rather than frightened.

She affirmed: “I feel empowered by understanding what’s happening inside me.”

The Call to Action: “Preventive Care, Not Just Reactive Care”

The presenter continues to be a strong voice advocating for life after mastectomy. She conceded that the surgery was devastating, but knew it was the only way to save her life. She urgently implored women to take early screenings seriously, calling preventive care “absolutely vital.”

Following her diagnosis, Julia became a vocal advocate for the wider adoption of PRS (polygenic risk score) and SNP testing within the NHS (National Health Service). She believes that the knowledge of carrying a slightly higher genetic likelihood of recurrence helped her and her medical team make better decisions about treatment and monitoring.

Julia concluded with her core message: “If I had known I was at higher risk, I would have looked at my lump differently when I first found it. We have to move towards prevention, not just reaction.” She made a final, heartfelt plea: “Let’s give people the tools to make informed decisions about their health.”