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Nottingham Post
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Emily Retter

Dame Esther Rantzen says lung cancer is now Stage 4 in treatment update

Dame Esther Rantzen has said her lung cancer diagnoses has made her "realise how lucky" she has been in her career, and she has spoken about the "fantastic friendships" she has made during her time in broadcasting.

Dame Esther confirmed in January she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 82-year-ol has now said she is facing Stage 4 cancer. But she said she he only feels grateful as she looks back on a long life and six-decade career. She said since her diagnosis, she has found herself looking back on her work, achievements, family and friends.

Speaking for the first time about her treatment, she told the Mirror: “I’m on one of the new medications, and nobody knows if it’s working or not. But I will have a scan fairly soon which will reveal one way or another."

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