East Lothian BBC star opens up on 'heartbreak' after brain tumour regrowth
East Lothian Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell has spoken of her "heartbreak" after she was told her brain tumour has started regrowing.
The BBC star, 37, was diagnosed with a stage four glioblastoma - the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer - in 2022. This came after she suffered a series of intense migraines, reports the Daily Record.
Theo has kept fans updated with her journey. Writing on Instagram, Theo said: "It’s with some heartbreak that I can confirm my glioblastoma has started regrowing.
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"Although this was always an inevitability, it has been a difficult couple of weeks for me and my family, as we deal with the news and await a treatment plan. I am extremely grateful for having had such a good quality of life over the last two years, and I intend to take on the next step of my journey with everything I’ve got."
The mum-of-one, who shares a three year old son with her partner, has had surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy following her diagnosis. Doctors had informed her she would only have three months to live without treatment.
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Theo has been actively campaigning for more research into brain cancer and is a proud patron of Brain Tumour Research. She recently celebrated the news that Brain Tumour Research and the Beatson Cancer Charity will be opening a brain tumour research centre in Scotland.
Speaking about her support, chief executive of Brain Tumour Research, Dan Knowles, said: "Theo has become a much-valued and important part of our family and is held in very high regard for her unwavering commitment to drive change in the future for others.
"She is a fantastic patron who has developed a deep bond with countless patients and families who I know will now be offering their support and love at this very difficult time. Our hearts go out to Theo and her family and friends as she takes this next step in her journey."
Back in January, Theo explained that her symptoms had included "problems with my vision" and "sickness", as well as "tinnitus" and "headaches". Eventually, she was told she had a 5cm tumour in her temporal lobe.
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She added: "I still suffer regular headaches and lots of fatigue, and I have learnt that pacing myself, in all ways, is key to feeling good. I go to bed early, I exercise when I can, I listen to lots of music which makes me feel good, and I live day to day as much as I am able.
"My priorities have changed hugely, and I now focus my time on being a patron for @braintumourrsch as well as being a mum to a three-year-old!"