Heart Radio Presenter Jamie Theakston Has Cancer
Heart Breakfast host Jamie Theakston has announced he has been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer.
In a statement shared online on Tuesday, the 53-year-old said: “Hi Folks. 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.”
He continued: “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.”
The star’s fans and friends were quick to send messages of support over on Instagram, with one writing: “Sending all my love buddy,” while a second remarked: “Sending you and the family loads of love,” and a third chimed in: “Stay strong Jamie – we miss you on the radio.”