Theo Burrell is a specialist in fine furniture and decorative arts at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh and has been with the firm for eight years.But she made her first appearance on BBC Antiques Roadshow on Sunday (March 3).Theo is also a distant relation of Glasgow shipping magnate and art collector Sir William Burrell.Pictured: Theo Burrell at Lyon and Turnbull (Image: Daily Record)
expert Theo Burrell is set to undergo additional treatment as scans reveal her cancer has tragically begun to regrow.
At the tender age of 35, Theo, now 38, She has recently expressed her immense gratitude for the past two years and declared her determination to “take on the next step of my journey with everything I’ve got”.
The mother-of-one was given the that she had a glioblastoma in June 2022. This diagnosis followed six months of severe migraine attacks, which were so intense that she was unable to bend over or lie down.
This disease is recognised as the most aggressive and prevalent type of cancer originating in the brain.
In a recent statement, she confirmed: “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.”, reports .
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Theo Burrell has spoken on her health (Image: Theo Burrell/Instagram)
She added: “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.”
Following her initial diagnosis, Ms Burrell chose to undergo surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Medical professionals informed her that without treatment, she would only have three months to live.
Ms Burrell’s passionate involvement with Brain Tumour Research began in November 2023, when she became a patron. Earlier this year saw her join forces with campaigners in a pivotal trip to Downing Street, delivering a compelling petition signed by over 80,000 supporters, pressing for greater funding and advances in brain cancer research.
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Theo is best known for working on Antiques Roadshow (Image: BBC)
She openly embraced the announcement in April about the inception of a new research facility for brain tumours in Scotlanda cooperative venture between Brain Tumour Research and the Beatson Cancer Charity that promises to propel efforts towards finding a cure. Reflecting on her journey, she shared at the time that she continues to “make the best of each day”.
Dan Knowles, the CEO of Brain Tumour Research, fervently commented: “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.”