Antiques Roadshow’s Theo Burrell ‘flattened’ by chemotherapy as she delivers heartbreaking replace on ‘exhausting to simply accept’ terminal most cancers analysis
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Antiques Roadshow‘s Theo Burrell has admitted that she felt ‘flattened’ by chemotherapy as she shared an update on her ‘hard to accept’ terminal cancer diagnosis.
The 38-year-old, who joined the BBC show in 2018 to share her expertise in decorative arts and fine antiques, was diagnosed with aggressive grade four glioblastoma in 2022.
‘Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. It grows quickly and can invade and destroy healthy tissue. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells,’ according to Mayo Clinic.
She has kept fans up to date with her health throughout the past three years, and in recent weeks opened up about how chemotherapy had taken its toll.
According to Survivor Net, Theo said on an Instagram post: ‘The fatigue from the chemo has really flattened me over the last couple of weeks, with regular headaches rearing their ugly heads.
‘I also had a seizure-like episode where my vision went funny, which ultimately resulted in me being checked over in the hospital.’
Antiques Roadshow’s Theo Burrell admitted that she felt ‘flattened’ by chemotherapy as she shared a heartbreaking update on her ‘hard to accept’ terminal cancer diagnosis
The 38-year-old, who joined the BBCshow in 2018 to share her expertise in decorative arts and fine antiques, was diagnosed with aggressive grade four glioblastoma in 2022
‘Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment that uses medicine to kill cancer cells,’ the NHS website states.
The drug can be taken a number of ways: a tube into a vein, an injection, a wearable pump or tablets.
The TV star’s last health update was back in September.
Theo told fans on Instagram: ‘A couple of weeks ago I got the news that my scans continue to be clear!
‘There are no active cancer cells rearing their ugly heads, and Temozolomide continues to do its job.
‘I’m extremely lucky to have gotten to this stage, with this news.
‘However, despite the positive update I’ve had an extremely tough time on cycle 10 of chemotherapy, following a small visual seizure.
‘The combination of the two had me in bed for days on end, with new side effects which challenged me both mentally and physically.’
Theo’s fans rushed to the comments section in September to share their love and support when she shared her health update
She explained that she had to postpone a visit to a bakery and said that she felt ‘miserable’ at the thought of more chemo.
Many rushed to share their love and support in the comments section.
‘You’ve got this Theo !! we will both be here when our roses bloom next year.’
‘Keep pushing dude! You got this! So glad to hear your updates!’
‘Sending love & strength & positive vibes.’
‘Wishing you well.’
The same month Theo penned a bittersweet tribute to her young son on his first day of primary school.
Theo wrote online: ‘Last week I marked one of my biggest milestones to date – because my son, Jonah, started school!’
The senior antiques specialist has a terminal diagnosis
Underneath a sweet black and white photo of Jonah and his father walking hand in hand, Theo continued: ‘When I was diagnosed with a GBM in June 2022, Jonah was 19 months old, he was still a tiny little boy who could barely speak.
‘Over the last three years I’ve watched him grow up to become a huge chatterbox and a very keen dancer, with endless energy and a great sense of humour!
‘I definitely did not think that I would get to see him start school and I’ve cried many times at the thought that I would miss this occasion.
‘But here I am! And I’m extremely grateful.
‘So to all those mums, dads, grandparents and guardians who aren’t seeing their children start school, we don’t forget you, you’re always missed, and your kids are definitely doing you proud.
‘Well done to all those children getting through it.’
After being told that she had three months to live if she didn’t have surgery, Theo underwent surgery, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
The star opened up about her diagnosis on the Brain Tumour Research website.
Theo previously wrote: ‘I know what’s coming but, for now, I’m just getting on with things.
‘I went back to work at Lyon & Turnbull Auctioneers last week, it’s been nice to do something normal from my previous life again.
I used to always live in the future, I was always working on the next auction which was months down the line but now I try to live day to day and enjoy the present. I never used to plan ahead of my next scan, but I’m trying to change that.’
Theo has worked for Lyon & Turnbull since 2011.
