In addition to screening, Hurley said there was more that can be done to battle the disease. READ MORE: Dating horror stories: How Aussie woman are dipping their toes back into online dating after lockdown The actress stressed the importance of early detection saying, “We know that if breast cancer is caught early there’s an extremely strong chance of survival, but the key words are ‘catching it early.'” Hurley said that by the time it was discovered the cancer had spread to her grandmother’s liver and it was “too late.” “My grandmother found a lump herself and was too scared and too embarrassed to tell her doctor for some time.” When asked by Bryer if there was a more personal connection to the cause, Hurley revealed that her grandmother had lost her life to breast cancer. Hurley noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic those battling cancer have faced increased obstacles as screenings and treatment solutions have been compromised due to increasing case numbers. READ MORE: Delivery driver saves man’s life after smelling gas leak and telling his daughter The 56-year-old actress joined the segment as a global ambassador for Estée Lauder’s Breast Cancer Campaign - a position she has held for over 20 years. In an interview with CNBC Hurley spoke to TV host Tania Bryer to raise awareness for Breast Cancer on World Cancer Day.

Elizabeth Hurley has opened up about the very personal reason why she advocates for breast cancer awareness - revealing that she lost her grandmother to the insidious disease.

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