BBC star Lauren Laverne has revealed she has cancer.
The Desert Island Discs star, 46, made the brave announcement in an Instagram post from her hospital bed.
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Lauren Laverne bravely smiled from her hospital bed for the Instagram postCredit: Instagram
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The host revealed she is battling cancer after being diagnosed after a screening testCredit: Getty
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Lauren with her DJ husband Graeme FisherCredit: Instagram
The host explained she had been diagnosed with the disease but it was caught early and expects she will make a “full recovery”.
Lauren did not reveal what type of cancer she has, but said it was spotted during a screening test.
She said: “I recently had a cancer diagnosis. It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery.
“I’m in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: firstly to medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness.
“To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the way – I am so very grateful and love you so much.
“And of course thank you to my colleagues…. for their support and for giving me the time off that I need to get better.”
Lauren urged her followers to attend every scan or appointment they’re given as it could be life-saving.
She added: “If you’re avoiding a test or putting off an appointment to get yourself checked out please, please do it today.
“Half of us will get cancer at some point, and if you do, finding out asap is everything.”
Celeb pals rushed to send well-wishes to Lauren on Wednesday.
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor wrote: “Lots of love to you, Lauren. Here’s to a speedy recovery. Xxxx.”
Myleene Klass commented under Lauren’s post: “You are incredible and have been every step of the way. Love you Lala x.”
Footballing legend Ian Wright and former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary also posted red love hearts in support.
Lauren shot to fame as the lead singer and guitarist for rock band Kenickie in the 90s.
The group, which included Lauren, her brother Pete, Marie du Santiago and Emmy-Kate Montrose, split in October 1998 after a gig at London Astoria.
Shortly after, Lauren began working on radio and joined the BBC.
In 2005, after appearing on a pop TV show, she met her now-husband and fellow DJ Graeme Fisher.
The pair have two children together – Fergus James and Mack – and live in London.
Lauren’s statement in full
“Right then, some personal news… I recently had a cancer diagnosis.
“It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery.
“I’m in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: Firstly to the medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness.
“To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the way – I am so very grateful and love you so much. And of course thank you to my colleagues… for their support – and for giving me the time off that I need to get better.
“I also want to say that if you’re avoiding a test or putting off an appointment to get yourself checked out please, please do it today.
“Half of us will get cancer at some point, and if you do, finding out asap is everything.
“It’s usually my job to bring the good vibes on air but any you have to spare are very much welcome here.
“Sending loads of love to anyone in a similar boat, or who has made it back to shore xxx.”
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