The presenter is taking a break from his radio show while he recovers TV and radio presenter Jamie Theakston has announced he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. In a statement, the 53-year-old, who is the co-host of Heart Radio’s breakfast show, said he’d been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer. “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.” He continued: “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,” he added. “Be thankful for this day, and when I next see you, I’ve got a great story to tell .
.. Jamie x.
” Jamie Theakston revealed fans had noticed a change in his voice earlier this month, and after getting it checked discovered he had stage one cancer. Amanda Holden made the announcement on their Heart Radio show. Read more: https://t.
co/8JLgJ6vXgS pic.twitter.com/qREQ6PuhHR — Sky News (@SkyNews) September 17, 2024 Theakston’s co-host Holden told listeners today (September 17): “Now, even though it’s been identified as cancer, it is not all bad news.
” While her current co-host JK, added: “The prognosis is very positive, an.