Jamie Theakston, 53, has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The presenter is taking a temporary leave from his position at Heart Radio. His colleague, Amanda Holden, has provided an update regarding his health condition.
Jamie Theakston has publicly disclosed that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer.
The 53-year-old Heart Radio presenter made the announcement on Instagram, updating his followers on Tuesday. This follows a previous disclosure that he sought medical advice after listeners observed irregularities in his voice.Laryngeal cancer specifically targets the larynx, commonly known as the voice box.
Jamie Theakston stated: “Hi folks, as you’re aware, I recently underwent surgery to remove a lesion from my vocal cords.The biopsy has confirmed that this is Stage 1 Laryngeal cancer. So yes, I have cancer, but cancer doesn’t have me!”
