TV personality Lynette Bolton, the wife of Sydney Swans champion Jude Bolton, has undergone surgery to remove a tumor from her breast as she continues her battle with cancer. Lynette, who stars on Channel 7's Travel Oz show, began chemotherapy just six days before Christmas last year after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Since then, she has been documenting her journey, and on Friday morning, she revealed she had just undergone a lumpectomy, also known as a partial mastectomy.
Waiting for Results
In a heartfelt social media post from her hospital bed, Lynette said, "Now we play the waiting game ... waiting on the official pathology results." She expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, writing, "Thank you EVERYONE for your beautiful messages. One thing this journey has taught me is just how loved and supported we can be when we allow people in. Thank you for carrying me through this surgery and through the last six months."
Jude's Emotional Support
Jude Bolton, renowned for his toughness during his 325 AFL games for the Sydney Swans, shared an emotional message on social media. "Surgery done. ✅ So proud of the way you’re still smiling throughout this shitty experience," he wrote. "You have so much support and love behind you Lynette." His sentiments were echoed by many in the TV and AFL communities.
Outpouring of Love
Channel 7 sports presenter Hamish McLachlan called Lynette a "super woman" and praised the entire family. Kylie Gillies, co-host of Channel 7's The Morning Show, described her as a "warrior woman." Celebrity and influencer Lana Wilkinson said, "You are a weapon Lynette." 7NEWS Sports reporter Theo Doropoulos added, "Get em guys. All our love ❤️❤️." Jude's former teammates and rivals, including Michael O'Loughlin, Brett Kirk, Joel Selwood, Nick Davis, Brent Staker, and Ryan Fitzgerald, also showed their support.
Lynette's Journey
In April, Lynette shared an image of herself with a hairless head, kissing Jude, along with the caption: "Choose your partner as if your life depends on it … Because one day it might ❤️." In February, she spoke to Channel 7's Sunrise about her health battle, emphasizing that she wants others going through similar experiences to know they are not alone. "We’re not unique, lots of people are going through it," she said. "I’m really trying to stay positive and what I love, the people going through the same thing — I just want them to understand that this can be quite a lonely thing, even if you are surrounded by people."
