BBC DJ Adele Roberts has given a health update following her bowel cancer diagnosis.
The Radio 1 presenter, from Southport, was diagnosed back in October 2021 with the illness. The 43-year-old also underwent surgery last year and was fitted with a stoma bag.
Adele announced she was cancer free in June this year, however is still dealing with the after-effects of the illness and her stoma bag, which she nicknamed Audrey, will be staying "for the time being".
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Posting on her Instagram, the 43-year-old said that her consultant also "casually mentioned" that her rectum had been removed during their last meeting.
Adele said: "I had a meeting with my consultant and it looks like Audrey the #stoma is staying. She rides again! Well… she’s staying for the time being. It’s a long story but essentially it’s not possible to give me a reversal of my stoma anytime soon.
"He also casually mentioned that I’ve had my rectum removed. I might not be able to go to the toilet normally again ever… WTAF?! Anyway… for now - while I do have the honour of having a stoma I thought I could try & do some good. Share what life is like day to day and maybe things I find helpful?
"Clothes which are a good fit / accessible… sometimes pants nearly drag my stoma bag off before I’ve even got out of the door. How I keep fit & motivated (without prolapsing) Comfy shoes!! My feet are still BATTERED from chemo. Seriously. Kate pretty much has to put plasters on my soles everyday so I can walk. I would show you but you’d actually vom."
Adele shared a number of ways she lives with her stoma bag, including accessible clothing and places, having comfy shoes following her chemo and knowing where the toilet is. She also thanked the diversity and inclusion team at the BBC and Radio 1 for holding a session on disability. It led to her wanting to share more of her day to day experiences to help others.
She added: "I also didn’t realise but having a stoma is classed as a ‘non visible’ disability. Thanks to Radio 1 & the diversity and inclusion team at the BBC who recently did a brilliant session on disability. It definitely helped me realise I can help a lot more in terms of sharing my day to day and hopefully help the wonderful #ostomate community.
"There are around 200,000 people in the UK with a stoma. From little babies right up to the more distinguished and senior members - so many more people than we all realise - and together I feel like we could do a lot of good."
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