TV star Davina McCall cheers a brain tumour girl as they chat about their treatment. 

Davina had hers removed on the day Kirsty Waugh, 11, was diagnosed. 

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Kirsty’s parents Mat and Kate noticed the coincidence and asked if the 57-year-old star could send a supportive message.

Davina obliged, and also visited the family in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. 

Mat said: “She is as lovely and generous as you’d hope. 

“There was lots of laughing and hugging.” 

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Kirsty’s 70 weeks of chemo are starting to shrink the tumour.

She can read and watch films again. 

Mat said: "Davina had her brain tumour removed on the same day that Kirsty was admitted to hospital and diagnosed.

"She is local to us so I wondered if we could get a message from her. 

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"They talked a lot about their respective cancer treatment. 

"It was a really uplifting experience. We all felt better for having spoken to her. 

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