BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has spoken of how receiving treatment for bowel cancer early helped to save her life. The 44-year-old is supporting a campaign to raise awareness about the symptoms of the life-threatening illness.
Adele has revealed how in October 2021 that she was undergoing treatment following her stage two diagnosis, and later had surgery to remove a tumour and began using a stoma bag. After announcing she was cancer-free in June last year, she is now encouraging others to speak to a professional early on if they spot any of the signs.
Roberts said: “It took me a while to pluck up the courage to call my GP at first. My symptoms seemed like things I could explain away. I didn’t want to be a burden to the NHS and I was embarrassed.
