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Shirley Ballas says biopsy tests for breast cancer scare have been ‘terrifying’

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Shirley Ballas has said undergoing biopsy tests to check for breast cancer has been “terrifying” as she urged others not to miss their health check-ups.

The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 63, announced earlier this week on her Instagram story that she was waiting on biopsy results after having a mammogram.

In an interview in on Sunday, the ballroom star opened up about the “emotional” experience and revealed she had another cancer scare while filming the Strictly Christmas special.

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