Myleene Klass issues warning to women after ‘accidentally feeling lump at Wimbledon’

| Live News reporter Published August 4, 2026 3:17pm Updated August 4, 2026 3:18pm Myleene Klass said she accidentally discovered a lump while attending Wimbledon (Picture: Getty Images) Myleene Klass has urged women to check their breasts after suffering a health scare while attending Wimbledon. The TV presenter and singer, 48, shared on Instagram how she found not one but two lumps after casually folding her arms during the tennis tournament. Posting on Instagram, Myleene shared how she has since undergone medical tests, but she is now encouraging others to not ignore any changes. ‘Girls. A massive reminder to check yourselves,’ she wrote on social media. ‘I accidentally felt a lump when I was at Wimbledon watching the tennis. I casually folded my arms and there it was. Then a second one. ‘The subsequent days went both quickly and agonisingly slowly.’ The 48-year-old presenter and singer shared this post on her social media (Picture: Myleene Klass/Instagram) Myleene issued a stark warning to her those who follow her on social media (Picture: Myleene Klass/Instagram) The former Hear’Say star said that she was ‘okay’ three cysts and three lymph nodes later. ‘I have close friends going through similar experiences atm and it’s sobering, humbling and terrifying,’ she continued. ‘All this to say, as a fierce advocate for women’s health, right now, check yourself and go get a second opinion.’ Breast cancer symptoms The first symptom of breast cancer that most women notice is a lump or an area of thickened tissue in their breast. You should see a GP if you notice any of the following: a new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast that was not there before a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts a discharge of fluid from either of your nipples a lump or swelling in either of your armpits a change in the look or feel of your skin, such as puckering or dimpling, a rash or redness a rash (like eczema), crusting, scaly or itchy skin or redness on or around your nipple a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast Via NHS. Myleene also thanked those who helped her access medical care quickly. ‘Kudos and eternal thanks to @the_mutha_ship who moved mountains lightning fast to get me seen and sorted and didn’t take her foot off the gas,’ she wrote. ‘To those who don’t have a Sev, look at this as your prompt from me. Check yourselves.’ Myleene said on Instagram: ‘Girls. A massive reminder to check yourselves’ (Picture: Myleene Klass/Instagram) The presenter is well known for being a panellist on Loose Women (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Reacting to her post online, several followers thanked the star for the reminder, with Zoe Ball commenting: ‘Great nudge to all ❤️❤️❤️ glad you’re ok M xxx’ Kirsty Gallagher also said: ‘Gosh darling sending so much love amazing lady and glad all ok. Thank you for sharing. Love you’ Myleene has long been a campaigner for women’s health and has previously spoken publicly about miscarriage, pregnancy loss and improving healthcare for women. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin While breast lumps are common and many turn out not to be cancer, the NHS advises anyone who notices a new lump or other changes to their breasts to get them checked by a GP as soon as possible. How to check for signs of breast cancer CoppaFeel! offers these simple steps on how to check your own chest for signs of cancer. Look Look at your boobs, pecs or chest. Look at the area from your armpit, across and beneath your boobs, pecs or chest, and up to your collarbone. Be aware of any changes in size, outline or shape and changes in skin such as puckering or dimpling. Feel Feel each of your boobs, pecs or chest. Feel the area from your armpit, across and beneath your boobs, pecs or chest, and up to your collarbone. Be aware of any changes in skin such as puckering or dimpling, or any lumps, bumps or skin thickening which are different from the opposite side. Notice your nipples Look at each of your nipples. Be aware of any nipple discharge that’s not milky, any bleeding from the nipple, any rash or crusting on or around your nipple area that doesn’t heal easily and any change in the position of your nipple