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TV presenter Michelle Lovegrove reveals health battle after ‘little’ shower discovery

When we think of our daily routines, a shower is often just another part of our day.

But for TV news presenter Michelle Lovegrove, a routine shower became a life-altering moment when she discovered a 'little lump' that would lead to a life-altering discovery.

This story is a stark reminder for all of us to be vigilant about changes in our bodies.



Michelle Aleksandrovics Lovegrove, a respected journalist, found herself facing a daunting battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.

She initially discovered the lump in the shower and dismissed it as a cyst.


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Michelle Lovegrove discovered a lump, which led to a diagnosis of stage four cancer. Credit: @MJLovegrove / Twitter


'It didn't hurt, it moved around, there was no swelling, and it wasn't red,' Lovegrove said.

'I thought, "This is weird," and I thought it was a little cyst. I said, "I'll keep an eye on that," and promptly forgot about it.'

However, the lump grew to four times its size in just five days, a shocking and rapid change that prompted her to seek medical attention.

Lovegrove ‘got really worried’ and still couldn’t believe the lump was cancer, as she thought it was the symptom of a hernia.



'I had other definable signs such as incredible drenching night sweats—to be honest, I put down to menopause—crushing fatigue, which I put down to other stuff and then later incredible itching,' she said.

After her doctor booked her for an ultrasound, CT scan, and core biopsy, Lovegrove was diagnosed with stage 4B Non-Hodgkin’s T-cell lymphoma and was put on chemotherapy treatment

The journey from discovery to diagnosis is a harrowing one, and Lovegrove has bravely chosen to share her experience through a series of videos on her YouTube channel, Changing Life with Lymphoma.



Lovegrove’s treatment included six rounds of ‘pretty aggressive chemo and a lot of other meds’.

Since the lymphoma is ‘stubborn’ and has an 80 per cent relapse rate within the first 12 months, she mentioned plans for additional chemotherapy and either a stem cell or bone marrow transplant.

Lovegrove advised anyone who notices any bodily irregularities, even if it is ‘as simple as a little lump’.

‘All I want to say is that it was as simple as a little lump… I am so glad I went to the doctor,' she said.

'So if there is anything wrong, you are your best advocate. You know your body the best. Get it seen to your satisfaction because no one is going to look after you like you will.'



Her friend and former colleague, Dr Florencia Isabel Melgar Hourcade, has set up a GoFundMe to help with the medical costs associated with her treatment and recovery.

‘Let’s get behind an extraordinary woman!' Dr Hourcade wrote.

'Michelle’s personal story is now about the toughest battle of her life, and she needs your help!'

As of this writing, the GoFundMe campaign has received 50 donations, totalling $5,770. The campaign aims to reach $30,000.



In one of her videos, Lovegrove had her friend shave her hair to a buzz cut.

'Like many other women, I don't wish to see hair all over my pillow. I don't wish to be pulling out handfuls of hair,' she said.

You can watch Lovegrove’s video below:


Credit: Changing Life with Lymphoma / YouTube

Cancer is a common fear among people, and the path to overcoming it adds to the difficulty of the journey.

In a previous story, a former TV actress shared a deeply personal and challenging health diagnosis of a certain type of cancer. You can read more about her story here.
Key Takeaways
  • Michelle Lovegrove, a respected TV news presenter, is battling stage four Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
  • She discovered the cancer after noticing a lump while showering, which grew rapidly in size.
  • A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with her medical expenses.
  • Despite the challenges, Lovegrove is documenting her journey and advocating for others to stay vigilant about changes in their health.
What do you think about this story, members? Let us know in the comments below.
 
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No actually she thought it was a hernia - ever heard of a hernia in your breast???? You read it again !
“She initially found a lump “In 1997 she found a lump in her breast and turned out to be breast cancer.😊
 
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She was in a public hospital the Mater in a Brisbane - she had no private health cover
Maybe they pay for oral cancer and not others? I don’t know . . . It seems incredible that 2 peoples experience could be so different!
That is certainly strange. We are in WA, though I would not have thought that would make any difference.
My daughter has an intellectual disability, perhaps because she is on a pension., although I was under the impression public
hospitals were free for all.
Sorry you had to have such a bad experience. Having a family member with cancer is stressful enough, without an added financial burden.
P.S. Just googled it and public hospitals are definitely free all over Australia. Did your daughter go in as a"private"
patient.
You can't choose your own doctor as a public patient,but my daughters
surgeons couldn't have been any better.
 
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1 in 6 men get prostate cancer. If not caught in time it metastasizes into the pelvis and other places, such as the spine.

Chemotherapy and pills can keep it quiet for around 4-5 years, on average. Any "GoFund me" funds for 1 in 6 blokes?
 
I feel for Michelle and send her positive thoughts of recovery. I was diagnosed with the same seven and a half years ago. I had got to the stage where I had no immune system and picked up an infection that went to my spine. I collapsed and rushed to hospital, this was the sign of something very serious. It was here that the infection was treated and then trying to work out why my immune system was not doing what it should. It took a few months to diagnose, but went through treatment and eight years on still going well. I had a few little signs but all symptoms could be explained as other things. I have learnt that you check with the slightest issue just incase. I am lucky and have a great medical team who monitor me every few months. It was very scary for the first 18 months as I was so sick. But now am enjoying life again as a retired person. The important thing is if you notice the littlest thing get it checked. I was told I was close to death and my body had begun to shut down - but I fought and was very positive about recovering through a long journey of recovery. I believe that this helped in not giving up and having that positive mind set. Never give up!
I wish you well with your treatment and retirement.
 
1 in 6 men get prostate cancer. If not caught in time it metastasizes into the pelvis and other places, such as the spine.

Chemotherapy and pills can keep it quiet for around 4-5 years, on average. Any "GoFund me" funds for 1 in 6 blokes?
i do not agree with the go fund me page. This is a classic example of why you need a health fund. I am now a million dollar + of my health fund.
 
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I think the same about Charles and Kate, don't know them but too much is made of their plight(s). Just hope this woman takes advantage of that compare the market advertising to find a better deal on her health insurance.
charles and kate are way up on the top of the ladder. be just a tad concerned. I am on my second bout of lymphoma 6 years apart. It aint fun.
 
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My question would be, why does she need a go fund me page if she is a well known tv presenter?The money she would be earning should be enough to cover any costs she faces. It seems that these go fund me pages are started to raise money even when it should not be necessary. It is getting out of control, like the sue everyone for the smallest reason craze.
 
No actually she thought it was a hernia - ever heard of a hernia in your breast???? You read it again !
Nowhere does it say anything about a lump in the breast or mention breast cancer
It doesn’t matter that you don’t know her at least she’s sharing her story and raising more awareness about cancer and what turned out to be breast cancer in 1997.😊
(This has been changed cos I got admonished by someone)🙀
Actually it says nothing about breast cancer in the article about Michelle.
The breast cancer was mentioned in the attachment article, about someone whose name is Nicky, who appeared in Baywatch many years ago
You have the two confused.
 
Nowhere does it say anything about a lump in the breast or mention breast cancer

Actually it says nothing about breast cancer in the article about Michelle.
The breast cancer was mentioned in the attachment article, about someone whose name is Nicky, who appeared in Baywatch many years ago
You have the two confused.
She initially was diagnosed in 1997 with breast cancer after finding a lump in her breast. That’s the start of the post if you bother to look her up you’ll see it’s true. And don’t patronise me I’m not confused thanks titbits.🙀
 
She initially was diagnosed in 1997 with breast cancer after finding a lump in her breast. That’s the start of the post if you bother to look her up you’ll see it’s true. And don’t patronise me I’m not confused thanks titbits.🙀
I don't know what you're reading,but I have just read the whole article again, my husband,my friend and neighbour also read it.
Nowhere in that article does it mention anything about 1997 or breast cancer???
If you're not confused maybe you need new glasses.
 
I don't know what you're reading,but I have just read the whole article again, my husband,my friend and neighbour also read it.
Nowhere in that article does it mention anything about 1997 or breast cancer???
If you're not confused maybe you need new glasses.
She initially found the lump referring to her first cancer diagnosis in 1997. Are you people really that thick.🤣type in her name and you’ll understand the post better.😊geez it’s not fn rocket science you nongs.i give up.
 
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