Jamie Theakston updates Heart listeners after cancer diagnosis

This morning, Heart Breakfast’s Jamie Theakston updated listeners on his health, sending his co-host Amanda Holden the latest news which she shared on-air.

Jamie also shared the update on social media, saying: “As you know – I recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal cords.

“The biopsy has identified this as stage 1 Laryngeal cancer. So – I have cancer – but cancer doesn’t have me.

“The prognosis is very positive and I’m hoping to be back with you in October.

“Until then I’ve been told to give my voice a rest and leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK and Amanda. Big thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive.

“Be thankful for this day, and when I next see you, I’ve got a great story to tell …

 

 

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