Jamie Theakston has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer.
The Heart Radio presenter shared the news with fans in a message posted on his Instagram account on Tuesday.
He explained that he has recently had an operation to remove a lesion from his vocal chords.
The 53-year-old said: “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.
“Until then, I’ve been told to give my voice a rest and leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK and Amanda.
“Huge thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive.
“Be thankful for this day, and when I see you next, I’ll have a great story to tell.”
According to the NHS, the main symptom of laryngeal cancer is having a hoarse voice for more than three weeks.
Other symptoms include pain and difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck and a persistent sore throat or earache.
Theakston’s co-host Amanda Holden announced the news to radio listeners and quickly took to Instagram to show support for the radio host.
She wrote: “Our wonderful Jamie Theakston has been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer.
“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.”
The presenter became a household name thanks to roles on shows such as Live & Kicking and Top of the Pops, where he interviewed the likes of Madonna, David Bowie, Tina Turner and Oasis.
He began co-hosting the breakfast show on Heart FM in 2005 and he has continued to present the flagship show since.
