Heart Breakfast co-host Jamie Theakston has announced he has been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer.
He said he “recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal cords” and that the prognosis was “very positive”.
He added that the cancer was identified by a biopsy.
Theakston, 53, said in a statement: “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.”
