Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Lauren Laverne has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatment. The BBC Radio 4 host, 46, is best known for hosting Desert Island Discs and guest-hosting The One Show alongside Alex Jones. The broadcaster thanked her doctors and family as she opened up about her diagnosis on Instagram.
She wrote: "I recently had a cancer diagnosis. It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery. I'm in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: Firstly to medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness.
"To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the way - I am so very grateful and love you so much. And of course thank you to my colleagues..
.. for their support and for giving me the time off that I need to get better.
" Lauren ended the post by urging people to go for cancer checks. She added: "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. Half of us will get cancer at some point, and if you do, finding out asap is everything.
"It's usually my job to bring the good vibes on air but any you have to spare are very much welcome here. Sending loads of love to anyone in a similar boat, or who has made it back to shore." Please check back regularly for the latest on this developing story as it is updated in real time here .
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