Model Danielle Lloyd reveals skin cancer diagnosis
By Naomi Clarke, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter
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 it has 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 which 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 Macmillan nurses at the hospital has “really supported” her after she received the health news which 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 according to the NHS website.
A new mole or a change in an existing mole may also be signs of skin cancer.
The glamour model 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.
During an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine in 2018, Lloyd read out negative messages sent to her online, one of which described her as “wrecked and trashy” and that she “looks like a bloke”.
Lloyd rose to prominence as a beauty queen who was crowned Miss England 2004 and later Miss Great Britain 2006.
In 2007, Lloyd 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 singer Gareth Gates and former health secretary Matt Hancock, but missed out on completing the course at the final stage.
