Love Island’s Samie shares picture from hospital bed after having lump removed amid cancer scare
SAMIE Elishi has shared a photo from hospital after having a lump removed.
The Love Island star, 23, previously revealed she’d undergone tests to determine if the lump is cancerous.
As well as the lump Samie also told how she’d need to have half of her thyroid removed.
Following the surgery this week she took to Instagram to update fans.
Alongside the snap of her in a hospital bed, she wrote: “Surgery complete guys!
“I feel absolutely fine, no drainage was needed or anything. I’m very lucky.
“I’m now on rest duty but will be vlogging the recovery. Every day I receive soo many supportive messages from you guys.
“Me raising awareness has lead to some of you having this surgery and getting lumps in your necks checked. If I can help one person that’s enough.”
Samie’s health concerns were discovered after Love Island viewers pointed out her lump.
The former estate agent co-ordinator decided to go get it checked and has had ongoing tests.
Fighting back the tears as she told fans about the situation, Samie said: “Mine was a ‘grey area’ so they couldn’t tell – so they’re not sure. They weren’t sure if it is cancerous if it’s not.”
She added: “But obviously it is still really scary. I’m a young girl. I’m realising how common it is.”
Samie placed third on the hit-ITV dating programme with Tom Clare, 23, behind winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan and runners-up Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins.
She and Tom split shortly after leaving the villa but last month sparked rumours they were back on.