Heart Radio host reveals he has laryngeal cancer

Coronary heart Radio Breakfast co-host Jamie Theakston has introduced he has been recognized with stage one laryngeal most cancers.

He stated he “not too long ago had an operation to take away a lesion from my vocal cords” and that the prognosis was “very optimistic”.

He added that the most cancers was recognized by a biopsy.

Theakston, 53, stated in a press release: “So – I’ve most cancers – however most cancers would not have me.

“The prognosis could be very optimistic and I am hoping to be again with you in October.

“Till then, I have been instructed to offer my voice a relaxation and go away you within the principally succesful palms of JK (Jason King) and Amanda (Holden).

“Huge because of them and all of the International household who’ve been unbelievably supportive.

“Be pleased about at the present time, and after I subsequent see you, I’ve acquired an awesome story to inform … Jamie x.”

Coronary heart Radio posted a supportive message on Instagram, describing Theakston as “our beloved Jamie.”

His co-host, Amanda Holden, instructed listeners on Tuesday morning: “Now, although it has been recognized as most cancers, it isn’t all unhealthy information.”

Her present co-host JK, whose full title is Jason King, who normally does the Drivetime present with Kelly Brook, added: “The prognosis could be very optimistic, and Jamie has an incredible crew who’re going to get this sorted. He will be okay. He is hoping to be again with us very quickly.”

Holden stated Theakson instructed them “we have got to carry the fort, and he has instructed us that the present should go on, and completely, that is what we’re going to do.

“We’re going to do him proud, him and Sophie [his wife] and the boys, they’re listening at residence, and I do know that after this announcement, all of you listening as nicely are going to be sending your greatest needs to our king.

“Our beautiful Jamie, who’s going to be higher and again with us very quickly.”

Celebrities and followers responded to Theakston’s personal Instagram put up to want him nicely.

Singer Olly Murs posted: “Theakoo! Huge like to you mate! Get nicely quickly mate!”, whereas TV prepare dinner and restauranteur Jamie Oliver wrote: “Huge love brother you bought this sending love xxx.”

Emma Bunton, who used to co-host the Coronary heart breakfast present with Theakston, merely wrote: “Love you to bits.”

Different good needs got here from comedians Sarah Millican and Leigh Francis, presenters Mark Wright, Jenni Falconer and Lisa Snowden and All Saints’ Natalie Appleton.

Theakston rose to fame as a TV presenter within the Nineties on BBC exhibits similar to The Ozone, kids’s Saturday exhibits Reside & Kicking, which he offered alongside Zoe Ball, and High of the Pops.

He additionally fronted quiz present A Query of Pop and Channel 4’s The Priory, teaming up once more with Ball.

Within the early 2000s, he offered actuality present The Video games on Channel 4, and in 2009, joined up with Ball once more for Channel 4 collection, Britain’s Greatest Mind.,

Theakston started co-hosting Coronary heart Radio’s flagship breakfast present in 2005 alongside Harriet Scott. She left in 2013 and was changed by Bunton. Holden started internet hosting alongside Theakston in 2019.

Laryngeal most cancers is a kind of most cancers affecting the larynx (voice field).

The larynx is a part of the throat discovered on the entrance of the windpipe (trachea), and performs an necessary position in serving to you breathe and converse.

There are greater than 2,000 new circumstances of laryngeal most cancers a yr within the UK.

It’s extra frequent in individuals over the age of 60, and males.

The primary therapies are radiotherapy, surgical procedure, chemotherapy and focused most cancers medicines.

Signs embrace:

• a change in your voice, similar to sounding hoarse

• ache when swallowing or issue swallowing

• a lump or swelling in your neck

• a long-lasting cough or breathlessness

• a persistent sore throat or earache

• a high-pitched wheezing noise whenever you breathe

• in extreme circumstances, issue respiration

Discover out extra on the NHS web site.