Adele Roberts has shared the good news that she is now cancer free after a battle with the condition. The BBC Radio 1 DJ says the moment she was told 'you’re free of cancer' took her breath away.
The 43-year-old, who had been battling bowel cancer, described it as 'the most beautiful sound' she had ever heard and keep replaying the conversation in her mind. She has showed her gratitude to her doctor and all those who have supported her in a statement on Instagram.
Adele admitted that at her darkest moments, it took all her strength to get out of bed and face the day. But she added that the constant battle to ensure the illness didn't 'destroy her spirit' has made her 'happier than she has ever been'.
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The DJ, from Southport, says the illness 'transformed her' and that 'going through the darkness has given her light'. She also now wears a stoma bag which she is fond of, and has named 'Audrey'.
Adele posted the happy news on her Instagram, alongside a picture of her and her doctor. The caption read: "Angel on Earth. The day I’ve been waiting for. Hearing the words “you’re free of cancer” absolutely took my breath away.
"I keep replaying it in my mind. It was the most beautiful sound I think I’ve ever heard. Even though I was praying Dr Khan would say that to me I don’t think my head let me believe it until I heard it.
"Everything we’ve been through seems to be swirling around in my body and life feels a bit surreal at the moment… BUT I AM SO GRATEFUL! I am counting my blessings.
"I am also in awe of anyone dealing with cancer. The courage, the strength, the determination… and at times, the humour you have shown has been nothing short of super human.
"You’ve inspired me and given me the fire to never give up. You’re warriors and it’s thanks to seeing you being so strong that’s kept me going. Feel the fear and do it anyway.
"Sometimes it took me all my strength just to get out of bed and face the day but I still did it. Every day I made sure I did something to do a huge f*** you to cancer. It’s taken too many of us. I didn’t know what fate had in store for me but I knew I’d never stop trying.
"Thank you to my family, my friends, everyone who’s taken time to message me, send love or positive thoughts. You’ve kept me going and helped me slay this beast.
"That’s one thing Dr Khan said to me. Your mind can go to dark places when dealing with cancer but that’s the one thing I knew I had control over. My body might have been dying - it’s still so sore now - but there was no way I was letting it destroy my spirit.
"If anything it’s made me happier than I’ve ever been. Going through the darkness has given me the light. It’s transformed me, given me my little stoma Audrey, brought amazing people into my life and it’s time now for me to start really living.
"Thank you to Dr Kahn, his team and the whole of the NHS. You are angels amongst us. Thank you for saving my life.
"Thank you to my Kate. The reason I had the strength to get out of bed every morning. I will never leave you and I will always find you. In this life and the the next.
"As lovely man I met called Terry told me recently: Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today is a gift."
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