Journalist Victoria Derbyshire has spoken openly about having a mastectomy following being diagnosed with breast cancer, in an effort to reassure women in a similar situation.

The 47-year-old presenter, a former Bury Grammar girl, discovered she had cancer in July.

Victoria made a video diary during her treatment, which was broadcast on her BBC 2 show on Monday morning.

An image from the film shows her in a hospital bed holding a sign saying: "Hi. This morning I had breast cancer."

A second picture shows her smiling brightly with another board which reads: "This evening I don't!"

Victoria, who worked on BBC Radio 5 Live for many years, underwent reconstructive surgery following her operation and praised her surgeon as "awesome, kind, clever, very very good at his job. And his whole team".

She said she made her diary to help other women in a similar position to her.

In the footage, she says: "The reason I wanted to talk about what has happened to me is that I am a pretty open person. But also because more than one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer. And here's the thing: having cancer is manageable.

"Having a mastectomy is totally do-able. I didn't know that until I got cancer. And that's what I want to tell people. I know everyone is different, and has different experiences. This is mine. And I hope you don't mind me sharing that with you."

Victoria is expected to back at work full-time next week, but will have time off for further treatment.

Viewers flooded social media, praising her bravery.

One wrote: "What an incredible woman. Go Victoria!! All the absolute very best! Be strong, you're an inspiration #VictoriaDerbyshire".

Another said: "Really glad to see Victoria Derbyshire on the mend. Very inspiring woman putting it in a video diary for all to see. #VictoriaDerbyshire."