Heart Breakfast host Jamie Theakston has announced he has been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer.
In a statement shared online on Tuesday, the 53-year-old said: "Hi Folks. As you know - I recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal cords.
© Getty Images"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."
He continued: "Until then I've been told to give my voice a rest and leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK and Amanda.
© Instagram"Big thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive. Be thankful for this day, and when I next see you, I’ve got a great story to tell."
The star's fans and friends were quick to send messages of support over on Instagram, with one writing: "Sending all my love buddy," while a second remarked: "Sending you and the family loads of love," and a third chimed in: "Stay strong Jamie - we miss you on the radio."
Jamie's co-host Amanda Holden was also quick to pen a message of support after Jamie shared his news. "Our wonderful @jamie.theakston has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer," she wrote.
© Getty Images"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. With @sophietheakstonjewellery, your gorgeous boys, us and the entire nation with you... YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS."
Earlier this month, Jamie revealed that he'd paid a visit to the doctors after his listeners noticed a change in his voice. In a post shared to Instagram, 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 cords which I’ve had removed this weekend – thanks for all the kind messages – should be back on my feet soon – in the meantime… [zipped-mouth emoji]."
Jamie joined the Heart Radio team back in May 2005 after spending three years at BBC Radio 1. Prior to this, he presented BBC One children's show Live & Kicking alongside presenter Zoe Ball and co-hosted Top of the Pops between 1998 and 2003.
