Antiques Roadshow star shares health update after incurable brain cancer diagnosis
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Theo Burrell, the Antiques Roadshow expert who bravely disclosed her battle with an incurable brain tumour in 2022, has shared a promising update on her cancer journey.
Theo - who has appeared on the programme since 2018 - was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma after confronting troubling symptoms like nausea and headaches in 2021.
Since her diagnosis, Theo, an Edinburgh resident, has been candid in her health updates while actively working to raise awareness about the illness.
Recently, she took to Instagram, gracing her followers with an upload featuring vibrant roses emblazoned with the words "Health update!"
She accompanied it with a heartfelt caption: "This week I learnt that my treatment has been working over the last few months, and my scan shows no active cancer cells!"
She continued, revealing: "The tumour will return, but for now things are looking pretty quiet. Round 7 of chemo also started on Monday evening. My bloods are definitely starting to suffer but not enough to prevent continuing treatment for now."
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During a discussion with her oncologist where she inquired about future treatments and potential physical effects of her condition's progression, Theo noted: "Whilst meeting my oncologist I asked some hard questions about what lies ahead, in terms of future treatment options and how I might be physically affected by any tumour regrowth.
"In doing so, I lost sight of this week's good news so I'm coming back to day-to-day living and not focusing on what may (or may not! ) follow," reports the Express.
Theo expressed heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of kindness and support received in recent weeks, acknowledging that each message has been a significant source of comfort.
Amidst this challenging time, Theo's resilience has been met with an influx of encouraging words.
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One individual praised: "That's great news and what a fantastic show of strength to ask those questions. A role model to us all!"
Another supporter shared their optimism, saying: "That's an encouraging update. So pleased to hear that the treatment is assisting. Hurrah for where you've got to."
Joining the chorus of well-wishers, a third person added: "That's amazing Theo, I am so pleased for you!! You gotta embrace the wins and don't worry about anything that hasn't happened yet!! So please for your family too xxx."
As a specialist auctioneer with expertise in fine furniture and artwork, Theo's world was rocked by her diagnosis when her son was just one year old, leaving her utterly "devastated."
Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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