Australian comedian Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis and upcoming double mastectomy

Australian comedian Judith Lucy has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and will undergo a double mastectomy.

In a video posted to social media, Lucy said she received the diagnosis three weeks ago, which was "relatively" non-aggressive and in the early stages.

She said although she originally was slated to undergo a lumpectomy, her doctor found more cancer last week and decided to remove one of her breasts.

"I said, 'While you are there, let's get rid of the other one,'" she said.

"So I think I am quite fine with going bra-free for my last chapter."

"I'm in shock, but I am OK."

Lucy is an Australian comedian and actress.

She starred in an ABC series called Judith Lucy Is All Woman, and has appeared on Australian talk shows including Rove and The Project.

Last week, Lucy released a book titled Well Well Well: My Wellness Odyssey from Psychics to Psychedelics and Beyond.

Using her signature wit, she told her social media followers that she wanted to address the "elephant in the room".

"There is nothing like releasing a book about wellness as you are being diagnosed with breast cancer," she said.

"Kind of the point of the book is that there are no quick fixes, and we should all just be living differently."