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U.Okay. radio presenter Jamie Theakston has been recognized with laryngeal most cancers — a type of throat most cancers — after listeners expressed considerations about his voice sounding totally different.
“As – I lately had an operation to take away a lesion from my vocal chords. The biopsy has recognized this as Stage 1 Laryngeal Most cancers,” Theakston, 53, shared by way of Instagram on Tuesday, September 17.
“So…I’ve most cancers…however most cancers doesn’t have me! The prognosis may be very optimistic and I’m hoping to be again with you in October,” he added.
Theakston, who fronts U.Okay. radio station Coronary heart’s breakfast present with Britain’s Received Expertise decide Amanda Holden, beforehand thanked listeners who inspired him to see a physician after noticing adjustments to his voice.
“Sooo – just a few of you listeners have seen my voice hasn’t sounded proper these previous few weeks – I’ve bought you to thank … bought it checked – Docs discovered a lesion on my vocal chords which I’ve had eliminated this weekend,” Theakston wrote by way of Instagram on September 1.
On Tuesday, Theakston’s cohost, Holden, instructed listeners, “Now, though it’s been recognized as most cancers, it isn’t all dangerous information,” per the BBC.
“The prognosis may be very optimistic, and Jamie has a tremendous workforce who’re going to get this sorted. He’s going to be okay. He’s hoping to be again with us very quickly,” added interim cohost JK (actual title Jason King), who’s overlaying Theakston’s medical go away.
Holden continued, “We’re going to do him proud, him and [his wife] Sophie and the boys, they’re listening at house, and I do know that after this announcement, all of you listening as properly are going to be sending your finest needs to our king. Our pretty Jamie, who’s going to be higher and again with us very quickly.”
Buddies and colleagues flooded Theakston’s Instagram feedback with properly needs, together with Spice Lady Emma Bunton.
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“Love you to bits. ❤️,” wrote the singer.
Former Further host Mark Wright added, “Get properly Jamie x.”
Movie star chef Jamie Oliver commented, “❤️❤️ large love brother you bought this sending love xxx.”
Theakston has been internet hosting Coronary heart’s breakfast program since 2005. He’s finest recognized for internet hosting the kids’s present Reside & Kicking with Zoe Ball within the Nineties.