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Pregnant Tessa James Shares Emotional Update On Her Health

"Sometimes you don’t realise how important it is until you come face to face with a situation like mine"

Although she’s usually reserved on social media, Tessa James has taken to Instagram to share a candid and heartfelt update on her health.

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Alongside a snap of herself in a pool with her pets, the pregnant star shares that she’s in a happy place and is grateful for her health, three years after overcoming cancer.

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“Today and every day, I am so grateful for my health. Like everyone, I have my off days and that is very normal but over the past few years I have put such an important focus on both my physical and mental health since overcoming Cancer,” she wrote.

“Sometimes you don’t realise how important it is until you come face to face with a situation like mine (and many other life-threatening diseases). It feels so good to contribute to a project which helps other people reach this place too 🤜🏼🤛🏼💫💛 @VodafoneAU#DreamLab #OurDreamJob.”

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The star’s heartfelt words were appreciated by fans who were quick to leave messages of support for James.

The former Home and Away actress and her husband Nate Myles are expecting their first baby together, which is due in December. 

A version of this article originally appeared on Who.

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