Julia Bradbury has revealed the significant lifestyle changes she's made since battling breast cancer, describing the experience as a wake-up call to focus on her health. The Countryfile presenter, 54, underwent a mastectomy in 2021 after a 6cm tumour and two lymph glands were discovered.
![[The Countryfile presenter, 54, underwent a mastectomy in 2021 after a 6cm tumour and two lymph glands were discovered]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/01/93549319-14232995-The_Countryfile_presenter_54_underwent_a_mastectomy_in_2021_afte-a-86_1735435616202.jpg)
Despite initial delays in her diagnosis due to dense breast tissue masking the tumour on scans, Julia is now in remission and determined to live a healthier life, cutting out alcohol and making sure she regularly gets outdoors. Speaking about her journey, she told The Times: 'I wasn't close to death, but death looked me in the eyes.
![[Despite initial delays in her diagnosis due to dense breast tissue masking the tumour on scans, Julia is now in remission and determined to live a healthier life, cutting out alcohol and making sure she regularly gets outdoors]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/01/93549321-14232995-Despite_initial_delays_in_her_diagnosis_due_to_dense_breast_tiss-m-51_1735436934308.jpg)
'So I am more focused on my health than I ever have been. I don't drink, I eat a healthy diet and exercise every day.'. The presenter added: 'When I came home from my mastectomy, I promised I would spend time outside every day, and that is my mantra, however poor it might be in this sh***y winter.'.
![[On Christmas Day, she shared a video of herself braving a freezing 7 degree outdoor swim, encouraging others with the mantra: 'We can do hard things']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/01/93549325-14232995-On_Christmas_Day_she_shared_a_video_of_herself_braving_a_freezin-m-50_1735436927315.jpg)
Julia Bradbury has revealed the significant lifestyle changes she's made since battling breast cancer describing the experience as a wake-up call to focus on her health. The Countryfile presenter, 54, underwent a mastectomy in 2021 after a 6cm tumour and two lymph glands were discovered.
![[Back in January 2023, the star took to Instagram to share a reel documenting her life since being diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/01/66408893-14232995-Back_in_January_2023_the_star_took_to_Instagram_to_share_a_reel_-a-81_1735435497561.jpg)
Julia's dedication to staying active and embracing nature is evident through her frequent social media posts. She regularly shares videos of herself hiking, swimming in outdoor lidos, and offering health tips to her followers. The presenter, who has three children - Zephyrus, 12, and twins Xanthe and Zena, 9 -added that her journey has been about resilience and making the most of life.
![[Julia Bradbury pictured with her Countryfile co stars Matt Baker (far left) and Adam Henson (far right) alongside John Craven and HRH The Prince of Wales (pictured in 2013)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/01/93549293-14232995-image-a-83_1735435534805.jpg)
