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Jackie 'O' Henderson underwent a breast examination live on air in a bid to encourage other women to self-check for cancer symptoms.
The presenter took part in a breast cancer awareness drive on Thursday's Kyle and Jackie O Show after fellow radio star Ali Clarke revealed her own cancer diagnosis.
As part of the push, Jackie, 49, bravely underwent a breast examination live on the program as a doctor came into the studio to help check her for any symptoms.
Footage of the health check shows the medic conducting the exam underneath her jumper, explaining that he was looking for changes in breast tissue or any lumps or bumps.
After the check, Jackie looked visibly relieved as the doctor informed her she was all clear, while her colleagues showed their support for her and told her 'well done'.
The awareness push is part of KIIS Network's new campaign #KIISBreastCheckDay, which has the tagline 'Have you felt yours lately?', to remind listeners to check their breasts once a month.
As well as the Kyle and Jackie O Show, The Pick Up with Brittany, Laura & Mitch, Robin & Kip in the Mornings, and Will & Woody are all helping to spread the word.
The campaign aims to normalise and promote regular self-exams as a crucial health habit and was inspired by radio host Ali Clarke speaking out about her breast cancer diagnosis.
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Jackie 'O' Henderson underwent a breast examination live on air in a bid to encourage other women to self-check for cancer symptoms
Following her announcement, BreastScreen SA reportedly recorded their second-biggest day of bookings ever, with 779 women scheduling breast screens.
'We are incredibly proud to launch this initiative,' ARN's chief strategy and connections officer Lauren Joyce said of Kiss Breast Check Day, which will occur on the first day of every month.
'Ali's bravery has inspired a wave of action, and we want to keep that momentum going. Regular self-checks can make a huge difference, and we're here to remind our listeners to take that important step.'
Last week, Adelaide radio star Ali broke down in tears when she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer live on Max & Ali in the Morning.
She shocked listeners when she announced she will take a break from radio as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.
'I thought it was very small and manageable. But found quite a lot of small little cancers. And so that means that I'll be going in for some pretty big surgery later this week, and I'll have to take some time off to recover as you can imagine,' she shared.
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As part of the push, Jackie, 49, underwent a breast examination live on the show as a doctor came into the studio to help check her for any symptoms before giving her the all-clear
'You know, you know me it's I've never dressed skimpily like I've never put my boobs on display. They've absolutely been functional. In fact, when I was growing up, you know, they almost got in the way of playing sport.'
The radio host broke down in tears as she emotionally opened up about 'losing a part' of herself.
'I've really battled with myself, between being angry at myself for almost feeling vain about losing a part of me,' she said.
'But when I sit back and try to reason with it, I'm about to lose a part of me that society has forever told me actually makes me a woman and it's absolutely necessary, and the other biggest part of my brain knows that this is really what needs to happen for me to be good.'
Despite the heartbreaking diagnosis, Ali admitted she is 'so freakin' lucky' regarding the quality of healthcare she's received so far.
Ali then called into the radio show on Tuesday morning to reveal that she has undergone a mastectomy - a surgery to remove the entire breast and tissue.
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The awareness drive comes after Adelaide radio star Ali Clarke (pictured) broke down in tears when she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer live on Max & Ali in the Morning
'The doctor says it all went so well and so amazingly, so much so, that I'm actually home now,' she said.
Mother-of-three Ali said the surgery took several hours and she will need to wait for results to see whether any more treatment is needed.
'My biggest relief was when the kids [Eloise, Samuel and Madeline] came in and I asked them if they wanted to have a look and they all said yes, and they didn't recoil,' she added.
Ali shares her three beloved children with her husband, ALFW Adelaide Crows Coach Matthew Clarke.