Lauren Laverne, the host of BBC Radio 6 Music’s breakfast show and a presenter for BBC Radio 4’s “Desert Island Discs,” has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Laverne, 46, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the harrowing health update, which she penned alongside a photo of herself lying in a hospital bed. The British radio disc jockey did not elaborate on what type of cancer was found but noted that she was currently still in the hospital receiving treatment.
In her post, Laverne expressed her heartfelt gratitude toward the medical teams for helping her “with incredible skill and kindness.” She also thanked her family and friends for being “absolutely extraordinary every step of the way” and conveyed her appreciation to her colleagues for their support and understanding in permitting her to take time off throughout her treatment and recovery process. “I also want to say that if you’re avoiding a test or putting off an appointment to get yourself checked out please, please do it today,” Laverne continued.
Magic Radio presenter Emma Wilson, who underwent a full hysterectomy in February, called Laverne an “absolute legend.” “Fellow cancer DJ sharing postivity [sic], love & confidence to say ‘not today I’m going to take it easy,’” she added. “You got this dude.
” “Sending you vibes upon vibes,” wrote British radio presenter Anita Rani. Singer-songwriter Ghostpoet and actress Maxine Peake shared similar sentiments, wri.