TV personality Sarah Beeny, famous for her insights into property and her love for the rural tranquillity of Bruton, embarks on a deeply personal journey as she uncovers facts about her late mother's breast cancer treatment while battling the disease herself.

In a documentary titled "Sarah Beeny vs Cancer," Beeny explores the evolution of breast cancer treatment in the UK over four decades, beginning with her mother's unsuccessful battle and extending to her own experience following her diagnosis in August 2022. This deeply emotional exploration highlights the advancements in cancer treatment that have improved patient outcomes significantly since her mother's time.

As Beeny navigates her diagnosis and treatment, her husband, Graham Swift, and their four children, Billy, Charlie, Raffey, and Laurie, provide invaluable support. Their home, a 223-acre former dairy farm in Bruton, is a central feature of the documentary, serving as the backdrop to Beeny's recuperation after chemotherapy.

Beeny's Bruton home, a primary character in her previous TV show "Sarah Beeny's New Life in the Country," continues to play an essential role in her life. This time, however, it transitions from being the setting of a property renovation saga to a haven where she can retreat, heal, and share intimate moments of her journey, both highs and lows.

Throughout the documentary, viewers witness the intense journey, following Beeny through her regular chemotherapy sessions during the autumn and winter of last year, her struggle with the physical and emotional fallout of treatment, and her family's shared experiences during these challenging times.

Beeny's commitment to transparency during this period is seen through her willingness to share her experiences openly, not just with her family, but with the wider audience as well. Beeny believes this openness is critical for everyone's healing and understanding of the cancer journey, including her children's ability to express their feelings to their peers.

Beeny's treatment concludes with surgery as she opts for a double mastectomy. She goes through this daunting phase at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she expresses gratitude for the exceptional care she received throughout her treatment.

By March 2023, Beeny was well on her way to recovery, and although not given an all-clear, she and her family were determined to move forward. The future appears hopeful, and the prognosis for breast cancer continues to improve.

The deeply personal documentary "Sarah Beeny vs Cancer" airs on Channel 4 at 9 pm on Monday, June 12.