September 17th 2024.
Famous radio presenter Jamie Theakston has bravely opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis. In a heartfelt social media post, the 53-year-old shared the news that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 Laryngeal cancer after undergoing a vocal cord procedure to remove a lesion.
As a popular co-host on Heart Breakfast alongside Amanda Holden, Theakston wanted to keep his listeners informed and assure them that he is staying positive and hopeful about his prognosis. He announced that he will be taking some time off from his radio duties until October to focus on his health and recovery.
In his post, he wrote, "So...I have cancer...but the cancer doesn't have me! The prognosis is very positive and I'm hoping to be back with you in October." He also expressed his gratitude to his colleagues at Heart radio and his fans for their unwavering support during this difficult time.
Holden, who is also a close friend of Theakston, shared the news on air and took to social media to show her support. In a heartfelt post, she wrote, "Our wonderful Jamie Theakston has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer. His prognosis is very good and he has an incredible team around him." She ended with a message of love and encouragement, saying that she and the entire nation are behind him.
Theakston also revealed that it was his listeners who first noticed something was off with his voice and encouraged him to get it checked. He thanked them for their concern and revealed that he had a lesion on his vocal cords which has now been removed. He assured everyone that he will be back on his feet soon and asked for some time to rest and recover.
As a popular radio duo, Jamie and Amanda have a strong bond and have been through many ups and downs together. They have been receiving an outpouring of love and support from their colleagues and celebrity friends. Carol Vorderman, Jamie Oliver, Mark Wright, and Leigh Francis were among the many who left heartfelt messages for Theakston, wishing him a speedy recovery.
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