I have cancer... but it has been caught early
Daily Record|August 22, 2024
Desert Island Discs Lauren shares shock health update
TOM BRYANT
I have cancer... but it has been caught early

DESERT Island Discs host Lauren Laverne has said she is in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer.

The broadcaster, 46, announced the news yesterday, adding that she is expected to make a full recovery.

Alongside a selfie on Instagram, Lauren wrote: "It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test."

The BBC presenter thanked the medical teams who have been caring for her with "incredible skill and kindness".

She also praised her family and friends, who have been "extraordinary every step of the way".

This story is from the August 22, 2024 edition of Daily Record.

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