BBC Antiques Roadshow star issues huge news after terminal cancer diagnosis
Theo Burrell, who regularly features on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, announced in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour at the age of 35.
Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has given her followers a massive update regarding her cancer battle. The specialist auctioneer rose to fame on the BBC programme before announcing in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour at the age of 35 years old. Theodora, who lives in Edinburgh, was diagnosed with an aggressive grade 4 glioblastoma after experiencing symptoms in 2021, such as nausea and headaches. She joined the BBC show in 2018.
Taking to Instagram and posting a photo of colourful spring flowers, Theo has now given her fans a new update regarding her cancer battle. She has continually informed them of her chemotherapy rounds and scan results and raised funds for charity.
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She wrote, "Scan results are in and I'm pleased to say my chemotherapy is doing its thing so far! The treatment continues for now, with round 4 commencing tomorrow morning.
"I got chatting to various other patients today in the waiting room, and the physical and mental exhaustion of having cancer was the theme of every conversation. It really is a heck of an illness to deal with. Blood tests, scans, anxious waits, recurrence of cancer just when you thought you were in the clear for a while - it's no fun. But with the sun shining and my 3 year anniversary on the horizon, I'm still very grateful for my lot.
"So if you're dealing with your own diagnosis right now, I'm right there with you. One day at a time, and don't forget to celebrate the small things."
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Many of her followers reacted positively to the news by flooding the comments section. One fan said: "I am so pleased for you in the context of the journey. So strong." A second also typed: "Beautiful news, thank you for sharing with everyone xxx." A third also commented: "Long may it continue for you until a breakthrough comes along. You’re so right in what you say about the scans and awaiting results. Life seems on hold every 6 months until you hear stable. It’s really tough!"
Theo is a specialist auctioneer in fine furniture and artwork. She found out about her diagnosis when her son was just one year old, which left her "devastated."
