Jamie Theakston diagnosed with cancer 'after radio listeners noticed a change in him'

The former BBC and ITV star said the disease was spotted by radio listeners after they noticed a change in his voice - leading to him seeking medical advice.

Jamie Theakston has explained how his cancer was found after listeners spotted a warning sign. The former BBC and ITV star said the disease was spotted by radio listeners after they noticed a change in his voice - leading to him seeking medical advice.

Sharing a health update with fans on Instagram, the radio star - who has been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer - said: "Hi folks, as you know - I recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal chords. 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 and Amanda.

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"Huge thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive. Be thankful for this day, and when I see you next, I'll have a great story to tell." His co-star Amanda Holden rushed to social media to share her love and support.

Amanda reshared his post on her story and added: "We love you @jamie_theakston." She added on her profile: "Our wonderful @jamie_theakston has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer. His prognosis is very good and he has an incredible team around him.

"Jamie. we love and miss you and look forward to seeing you very soon." It comes just weeks after Jamie revealed he was taking a break from his breakfast show to recover from surgery. In a statement on social media, he explained: "Sooo - a few of you listeners have noticed my voice hasn't sounded right these past few weeks - I've got you to thank… got it checked.

"Doctors found a lesion on my vocal chords which I've had removed this weekend. Thanks for all the kind messages should be back on my feet soon - in the meantime..."