October 2nd 2024.
Theo Burrell, a beloved expert on Antiques Roadshow, has recently shared an update with her fans regarding her battle with a brain tumour. At just 35 years old, she was diagnosed with an aggressive and incurable form of cancer. Now, at 38 years old, she has learned that the cancer has started to regrow and she will need to undergo further treatment.
In a statement, Burrell expressed her gratitude for the past two years and her determination to face the next step of her journey with all her strength. It was in June of 2022 when she first received the devastating news after suffering from severe migraine attacks for six months. These attacks were so intense that she couldn't even bend over or lie down.
Glioblastoma, the type of cancer Burrell is battling, is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. In her statement, she shared that it has been a difficult couple of weeks for her and her family as they come to terms with the news and await a treatment plan.
Following her initial diagnosis, Burrell chose to undergo surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Without treatment, doctors gave her only three months to live. Last year, the mother-of-one opened up about the devastation of receiving her diagnosis just one year after welcoming her son, Jonah.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Burrell shared, "Receiving my diagnosis at the age of 35, when my son was just one year old, was devastating. Overnight, everything had changed. Suddenly, I'd gone from being a healthy person in the middle of my life with a new baby to having incurable cancer with maybe one or two years left to live."
Recently, Burrell took to Instagram to share that her symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, nausea, and dizziness, have been intensifying and making life more challenging. In February, she became a patron of the charity Brain Tumour Research and has been using her platform to raise awareness and advocate for more research and funding for brain cancer.
In November of 2023, Burrell became a patron of Brain Tumour Research, and earlier this year, she joined campaigners at Downing Street to hand in a petition signed by over 80,000 people, calling for more investment and research into brain cancer. She was also thrilled to hear the news that a brain tumour research centre would be established in Scotland in collaboration with the Beatson Cancer Charity.
Despite her ongoing battle, Burrell remains positive and determined to make the most out of each day. Dan Knowles, the chief executive of Brain Tumour Research, shared his admiration for Burrell's unwavering commitment to driving change for others and expressed his sympathy for her family and friends during this difficult time.
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