Edwina Bartholomew has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer in a tearful on-air admission during Friday's Sunrise. Pictured left with co-star Natalie Barr

Edwina Bartholomew has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer in a tearful on-air admission during Friday’s Sunrise.

The TV star, 41, broke down as she admitted on-air: ‘I have been diagnosed with cancer.

‘Um. That’s a shock to say and hard to say,’ she continued, her voice breaking with emotion.

‘It is a really good kind. It is called chronic myeloid leukaemia.

‘It can be treated with a daily tablet. If I can take care of myself. I will be completely fine.’

The veteran TV star then began to weep before telling the audience, ‘I thought I could keep it together.’

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Edwina Bartholomew has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer in a tearful on-air admission during Friday's Sunrise. Pictured left with co-star Natalie Barr

Edwina Bartholomew has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer in a tearful on-air admission during Friday’s Sunrise. Pictured left with co-star Natalie Barr

The TV star, 41, broke down as she admitted on-air, 'I have been diagnosed with cancer. I thought I could keep it together'

The TV star, 41, broke down as she admitted on-air, ‘I have been diagnosed with cancer. I thought I could keep it together’

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