MP Chloe Smith, 38, reveals she has breast cancer as she urges nation to get lumps checked out

TORY MP Chloe Smith has bravely revealed she has breast cancer today – as she urged the nation to get any lumps checked out.

The 38-year-old vowed to carry on as “normally as possible” in light of her diagnosis.

Ms Smith, a cabinet office minister, said this morning she would be starting treatment soon, and urged people not to ignore the warning signs.

She tweeted today: “I’ve learnt I have breast cancer, & start treatment soon.

“I aim to carry on as normally, positively & openly as possible – with a bit of support & privacy at time.”

The MP for Norwich told Brits to make sure they see their doctor if they are ever concerned, saying “please, check for lumps & see your GP”.

In her tweet she tagged the Breast cancer charities Keeping Abreast, Breast Cancer Now and Big C.

Other politicians piled in with messages of support after her tragic news.

Tory MP for Chatham and Aylesford Tracey Crouch, who is also suffering with breast cancer, said: “Sending you lots of love and am always here for you x”.

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage also replied to the message saying, “Lots of love to you @NorwichChloe”.

Angela Richardson, the Tory MP for Guildford and Cranleigh said: “Very sorry to hear Chloe.

“Wishing you every success in your treatment.”

Local councillor for the City of London Ben Murphy said: “Sending you much strength and positivity @NorwichChloe.”

Others wished the MP a “speedy recovery” and repeated how important it was to lumps checked.

One well-wisher said: “I hope Chloe makes a speedy and full recovery. Her message is so important, check for lumps and don’t hesitate to book in with your GP.”

It comes as Boris warned today of the dire consequences for health services if the NHS was to be overwhelmed by Covid-19 patients.

The PM stressed the country must avoid the “medical and moral dilemma” of trying to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed.

The PM warned if there was no second lockdown “the sick would be turned away” and people may not get the care they need.

“Doctors and nurses could be forced to choose which patients to treat – who would live and who would die.”