Jamie Theakston revealed he has most cancers
Jamie Theakston has revealed that he has stage 1 laryngeal cancer.
The Heart Radio presenter, 53, took to Instagram to share his health update with fans on Tuesday after previously revealing he booked an appointment with doctors after listeners had noticed there was something not quite right with his voice.
Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the larynx (voice box).
Jamie said: ‘Hi folks, as you know – I recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal chords.
‘The biopsy has identified this as Stage 1 Laryngeal cancer. So I have cancer but cancer doesn’t have me!
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Jamie shared this post on social media on Tuesday
‘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.
‘Huge thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive.
‘Be thankful for this day, and when I see you next, I’ll have a great story to tell.’
On September 1, Jamie had said he had got himself checked out after some of listeners had noticed something wasn’t quite right with his voice.
According to the NHS, symptoms of laryngeal cancer include a change in your voice, such as sounding hoarse, pain when swallowing, a lump or swelling in your neck, a long-lasting cough or breathlessness, a persistent sore throat or earache and in the most severe cases, difficulty breathing.
He wrote on Instagram: ‘Sooo – a few of you listeners have noticed my voice hasn’t sounded right these paast few weeks – I’ve got you to thank.
‘Got it checked. Doctors found a lesion on my vocal chords which I’ve had removed this weekend – thanks for all the kind messages – should be back on my feet soon – in the meantime…’ and finished the post with a zip-up mouth emoji.
On September 1, he shared this post thanking listeners for spotting something wrong with his voice which he quickly got checked out
A host of celebrities jumped to the comments to wish Jamie well
Soon after Jamie’s news, Amanda 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. Jamie. We love and miss you and look forward to seeing you very soon.
‘With @sophietheakstonjewellery, your gorgeous boys, Us and the entire nation with you.. YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS ❤️.’
Jamie joined Heart FM in May 2005, following three years at BBC Radio 1.
He co-presented the Saturday morning BBC One children’s show Live & Kicking, alongside Zoe Ball between 1996 and 1999, and co-hosted the music programme Top of the Pops between 1998 and 2003.
He has won a BAFTA award for Live & Kicking and numerous awards for his radio work.
