Woman with double mastectomy walks topless for charity

A woman who underwent a double mastectomy after having breast cancer several times has walked topless to raise money for cancer research charities.

Julia James, 55, from Weare in Somerset, completed a fundraiser walk at Blenheim Palace.

The 55-year-old driving instructor, was first diagnosed more than ten years ago, and has had cancer three times in total.

She said: "I hope to be a campaigner for other women with cancer and continue to share my story to support others."

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