The 46-year-old star shared an emotional message from her hospital bed
The Desert Island Disc host, 46, announced the health update in an Instagram post on Wednesday but confirmed she is expected to make a 'full recovery'. She shared an emotional message with fans from her hospital bed.
Alongside a selfie photo, she wrote: “Right then, some personal news… I recently had a cancer diagnosis. It was caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test, and I am expected to make a full recovery.”The presenter thanked the medical teams who have been caring for her with “incredible skill and kindness” while she is receiving treatment in hospital.
She also praised her family and friends who have been 'absolutely extraordinary every step of the way'. “I am so very grateful and love you so much,” she added. “And of course thank you to my colleagues – including those at @itg_ltd, @bbc6music, @bbctheoneshow and #DesertIslandDiscs for their support – and for giving me the time off that I need to get better.”
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