Jamie Theakston announces cancer diagnosis

TV and radio presenter Jamie Theakston has announced he has been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer.

In a statement, the 53-year-old co-host of Heart Radio’s breakfast show said: “Hi folks, as you know – I recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal cords. The biopsy has identified this as stage 1 laryngeal cancer.”

“So – I have cancer – but cancer doesn’t have me. 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 (Jason King) and Amanda (Holden).

“Big thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive.

“Be thankful for this day, and when I next see you, I’ve got a great story to tell … Jamie x.”