Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell gives update amid incurable cancer diagnosis
The Antiques Roadshow's Theo Burrell has given an update on her condition - having previously been told she only had months to live.
The 36-year-old antiques expert had been diagnosed in 2022 with an aggressive grade 4 glioblastoma - a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the brain or spine. The TV star - who has a young son named Jonah - was devastated by the prognosis and feared the cancerous cells could spread.
Theo has previously undergone treatments to shrink the size of the cancer growth to ten percent of its official size - but she is still suffering from side effects. The TV star - who joined the panel of experts on the Antiques Roadshow in 2020 - has explained that she endures headaches and bouts of nausea as she battles the condition.
Theo shared her update alongside a photo of her dog, Pip (Instagram)Now she has given fans a fresh update on her health battle - explaining that she has been left worn out by work. She took to Instagram to share a snap of her Jack Russell dod, Pip, resting on a cushion. She wrote alongside the snap: “So my recent trips away are definitely catching up with me - do not let my photos fool you, the fatigue, the headaches, the nausea, the dizziness are all still there, and when I'm tired these symptoms/side effects really make themselves known.
"I spend many hours worrying about each and every one of these issues because let's face it, when you've got cancer, regrowth is always on your mind. So if you know these feelings and live with this fear, just know, you're not alone. And it's not always a sign of something sinister, sometimes you're just absolutely exhausted and carrying a lot on your shoulders.”
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Antiques expert Theo was met with a wall of support from her followers who encouraged her to ensure she got enough rest. One fan wrote in response: “Listen to your body and rest my dear!” While many others encouraged her to curl up on the sofa alongside her pooch.
Last year, Theo opened up about her diagnosis. The auction house she works in were raising funds in support of The Brain Tumour Charity - and she made her candid confession while supporting the action. She wrote online at the time: "This time last year I was diagnosed with an incurable aggressive grade 4 brain tumour. Since then I've had surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy to keep the cancer under control. But my friends and I are doing something positive in light of this by running a fundraising auction - with many incredible lots!"
She added: “Despite 12,000 people being diagnosed every year with a primary brain tumour, survival rates have barely improved in 40 years.” The NHS warns symptoms of a brain tumour can include headaches, fits, regularly feeling sick, memory loss and visual and speech problems that get worse.
They encourage those concerned to seek medical advice as soon as possible as catching the cancer early is key to the greatest chance of treating it. The NHS advises: “It can sometimes be cured if caught early on, but a brain tumour often comes back and sometimes it isn't possible to remove it. Speak to your care team if you'd like to know what the outlook is for you, as it varies from person to person.”
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