The star has been open about her cancer (Image: Getty)
Theo Burrell has shared an announcement with her fans on social media, after collaborating with Scotland journalist Glenn Campbell.
The 48-year-old broadcaster is leading a poignant documentary about his life with a brain tumour on BBC1 this week, having been diagnosed with the condition last year.
On Wednesday, November 20, Theo joined Glenn in the studio to discuss their shared experience with the illness, with Glenn opening up about his journey and Theo sharing her own.
Taking to social media, Theo wrote: “Tune into Scotland at 19.00, or iPlayer, for a documentary by @glenncampbellbrainpower detailing Glenn’s journey with brain cancer (and mine a wee bit). I’m extremely proud of Glenn for making this documentary, not only for bravely showing us the reality of living with brain cancer but for giving the whole community a voice on national TV.
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Adding: “This photo sums up my time with Glenn – huge amounts of fun and lots of laughter, amidst the serious conversations. Many of you ken Glenn, and I know your lives are all the richer for it!”
Under the comments section, flooded to support the star: “Glenn & yourself are fantastic all you are both doing to raise awareness & bring about change.” a second person wrote: “So inspiring Glen, was listening to your story on radio 5 live.” A third person chimed in: “Love this snap. Can’t wait to see it, Glenn is a wonder! X.”
Theo was diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma in June 2022 at the age of 35 and recently announced that the tumour has begun to grow back.
Sharing the challenging moments in her life, she said: “It’s with some heartbreak that I can confirm my glioblastoma has started regrowing. 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.
Theo was diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma in June 2022 at the age of 35 (Image: BBC)
“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.”
Despite her challenges, Theo is a passionate advocate for brain cancer research and serves as a patron for Brain Tumour Research. She has been actively campaigning for increased funding in this area and recently celebrated the announcement of a new brain tumor research center in Scotland, a collaboration between Brain Tumour Research and the Beatson Cancer Charity.