Real Housewives' Tessa Hartmann urges islanders not to miss cancer screenings due to Covid
One of the leading ladies on The Real Housewives of Jersey is encouraging islanders to continue attending routine cancer screenings, despite the current coronavirus restrictions.
In the ITV series, 50-year-old Tessa Hartmann opens up about her own diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer three years ago.
15% of women in Guernsey and 10% in Jersey don't turn up for breast screening
Thousands missing out on routine cancer screenings in Guernsey
Many non-urgent cancer screenings were put on hold due to the pandemic, however figures last June also revealed that thousands were choosing not to turn up for their appointments.
That is something mum-of-four Tessa says could be putting more lives at risk.
WATCH her message here...