Michelle Heaton has revealed she is considering having a double mastectomy and her ovaries removed after finding out she has an 80% chance of contracting cancer.
The former Liberty X star was left devastated after being told the news she has the BRCA2 gene, which increases the chances of contracting cancer.
She is now weighing up whether or not to undergo the procedures to lower the likelihood of being diagnosed with the disease.
In an interview with OK magazine, Michelle said: "I have an 80% chance of getting ovarian cancer or breast cancer - and that's on top of everybody else's one-in-three chance.
"I've got to have an operation and we've got some decisions to make - whether I should have a double mastectomy and if I should have my ovaries removed to reduce the risks. We're going to have some counselling sessions before we make our minds up. I've got my first mammogram soon."
Michelle - who gave birth to her first child in January - later took to Twitter to thank fans for their support following the publication of the interview.
"There is so much love and great advice coming my way from you all.. I really really appreciate it . I promise I do read u all. Some of your stories are heart wrenching and inspirational.. I'm off for counselling today & some advice into the operations. Big love.x," she tweeted.
The news comes after the star was hospitalised last week after a long-term problem with her heart flared up again.
Speaking about her health scares on Twitter, she added: "I have the most amazing husband in the world @hughhanley - I can't pick faith up 4 a week due 2the operation & Hugh has been there 4 us both."
Michelle and her husband Hugh Hanley
She continued: "The shoot with @OK_Magazine this week reveals something I've been living with for a couple a months.
"Along with the events of the last few days it's been a very tough couple of months. I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and amazing friends in this difficult time.
"They say things come in three's.. Let's hope not. Two potential life altering issues is enough thank u very much...this week I have tests and investigations into the cancer gene so i can make informative decisions on operations & family going forward."