Lauren Laverne has revealed an ‘unexpected’ cancer diagnosis.
The BBC radio broadcaster and The One Show presenter shared her health news on Wednesday (August 21) morning.
Sharing a post on Instagram, 46-year-old Lauren said she is currently in hospital. However, the Desert Island Discs host reassured fans she is “expected to make a full recovery”.
Her close friend, Myleene Klass, broke down in tears on Loose Women this week over the news.
Lauren Laverne cancer diagnosis news
Lauren, also known for fronting 1990s pop punk band Kenickie, thanked medics and her family for their care as she opened up on social media.
She wrote in her upload’s caption: “I recently had a cancer diagnosis. It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery.
I recently had a cancer diagnosis.
“I’m in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: firstly to medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness.
“To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the way – I am so very grateful and love you so much. And of course thank you to my colleagues. For their support and for giving me the time off that I need to get better.”
Lauren did not disclose the type of cancer she had been diagnosed with.
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Lauren also urged people to “get yourself checked out”.
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