Watch The One Show star interrupt the show to pay emotional tribute to Lauren Laverne after her cancer diagnosis

CLARA Amfo took a poignant break from The One Show for a special tribute to her co-star Lauren Laverne.

Lauren, 46, revealed her cancer diagnosis on Wednesday, making the brave announcement in an Instagram post from her hospital bed.

Clara Amfo interrupted Wednesday's The One Show to pay tribute to Lauren Laverne — Clara Amfo interrupted Wednesday’s The One Show to pay tribute to Lauren LaverneCredits: BBC

Lauren bravely revealed her cancer diagnosis to her Instagram followersCredits: Instagram

She began an expanded role on The One Show last yearCredits: BBC

On Wednesday’s The One Show, Clara addressed the audience with an emotional message.

She said: “We also wanted to send huge, huge love to our dear friend Lauren Laverne, who earlier today shared the news that he was diagnosed with cancer.

“Thankfully, she is expected to make a full recovery, which she said shows the importance of getting checked out.”

Continuing, the radio presenter added: “So if you’re thinking about it, don’t put it off,” sharing Lauren’s gratitude for the messages of support she’s received from the public.

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Alex Scott added: “And everyone here at The unique spectacle Sending you all his love, so get well soon Lauren, and we look forward to seeing you again.”

Earlier today, Lauren updated her Instagram subscribers with news of his diagnosis.

His message read: “Okay, so, some personal information news…

“I was recently diagnosed with cancer. It was caught (thank goodness) early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery.

“I am currently in the hospital and wanted to take this moment to say thank you.

“First of all to the medical teams who brought me this far thanks to their incredible skills and kindness.

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“To my family and friends who have been absolutely amazing every step of the way – I am so grateful and love you so much.”

Lauren also thanked her colleagues at Independent Talent Group, BBC Radio 6 Music, The unique spectacle and Desert Island Discs, for their support.

She cited her colleagues for giving her “the time off I need to get better.”

One fan wrote under the post: “Huge love to you and your family.”

Cancer screening in England

Detecting cancer early gives you the best chance of survival, and a big part of that is getting regular screenings.

NHS programmes can help diagnose the condition, or the risk of it, and improve the chances of successful treatment.

There are three national screening programmes in England: cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening and bowel cancer screening.

“If you are eligible, do your utmost to get tested as this can help to detect a problem early, before you have symptoms,” the NHS says.

“Detecting a problem early can mean treatment is more effective.”

Cervical cancer screening

In England, this procedure is offered to people aged 25 to 64 with a cervix and is routinely performed every three years up to the age of 49, and every five years from 50 to 64.

Depending on the outcome, people may be called back earlier.

During a cervical screening, samples are tested for the high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes almost all cervical cancers.

Positive tests are then analyzed in more detail.

Breast cancer screening

Breast cancer screenings, which involve an X-ray test called a mammogram that can detect cancers when they are too small to see or feel, are usually offered to women aged 50 to 71 in England.

But the NHS tests them for women under 50 if they are at high risk of developing breast cancer.

Intestinal screening

This test detects whether patients have early signs of cancer.

Men and women aged 60 to 74 receive a home test kit every two years.

This involves providing a small stool sample to check for small amounts of blood, which could be due to cancer.

Source: NHS

Last year it was announced that Lauren and Roman Kemp would be given larger roles in The unique spectacle.

She has presented the popular Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs since 2018.

Lauren was also the lead singer of the alternative rock band Kenickie.

The presenter has been married to DJ and TV producer Graeme Fisher since 2005, with whom she has two sons.