Heart Breakfast’s Jamie Theakston announces laryngeal cancer diagnosis

Heart Breakfast co-host Jamie Theakston has announced he has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer.

In a statement, the 53-year-old radio presenter said: “Hello everyone, as you know I recently underwent surgery to remove a lesion from my vocal cords.

“The biopsy identified that it was stage 1 laryngeal cancer.

“So I have cancer, but the cancer doesn’t own me.

“The prognosis is very positive and I hope to be back among you in October.

“Until now, 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).

“A big thank you to them and the entire Global family who have been incredibly supportive.

“Be grateful for this day, and the next time I see you, I will have a great story to tell you… Jamie x.”