Theo Burrell was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in 2022 and was initially told he had just 18 months to live.
Theo Burrell has shared an update on his health marking four years since his cancer diagnosis.(Image: BBC)
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell has opened up about his battle cancer As she marks the four-year anniversary of her heartbreaking diagnosis. After initially discovering that Scott only had 18 months to live, he revealed that he continues to strive deeply to see his son grow up.
Theo, who is from East Lothian, is currently battling glioblastoma, a type of cancerous tumor that starts in the brain and can spread to other parts of the body. according to NHSGliomas are likely to grow back after treatment.
The antiques specialist has been a popular spot in the area BBC show since 2018, and has continued to share updates about his health with his social media followers since his diagnosis in 2022. In a recent update, he has opened up about finding a “new determination” to fight the disease after four years.
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sharing updates InstagramThe 38-year-old wrote: “June 7 this year marks four years since my glioblastoma diagnosis. Like other GBM patients I was expected to live 12-18 months.
“After that news, I had a lot of bad thoughts in my mind, including that I wouldn’t even be able to see my son’s second birthday, let alone see him go to school, but I’m so lucky that I did! And no one can take that away from me.”
Whereas theo Despite overcoming obstacles in her fight against cancer, she still has to deal with the “ups and downs” of operations and doctors’ appointments. While parts of her health are failing, she is determined not to give up.
She added, “Life has definitely been a bit up-and-down since the second surgery in January this year. My peripheral vision on the left side is gone and I have to move slowly wherever I go. My coordination is not what it was before.
“However this week Alex and I got help from my parents (big thanks to GM and GI) and we headed down to the lake for four nights to relax. So having such warm weather has been a little added bonus.”
Looking at what is still to come, Theo said: “Of course the next scan is coming, but I have dug deeper and found a new determination (which is not always easy) to say to the GBM ‘I will not give up. Whatever the results, I will take stock, trust my oncologist and go from there.
“So if you’re with me in the world of brain cancer – you’re not alone and we have to take it slowly but surely – every day we make it is like a win for us and a ‘lose!’ For the disease!”
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Since Theo uploaded the post yesterday (June 27), it has been flooded with likes and comments, with followers sharing their own stories and praising Theo’s resilience.
One person wrote: “Take a wonderful break. My husband continues to face obstacles and was diagnosed with GBM in 2020 – only positive thoughts allowed here!”
While a second follower said: “I don’t think you’ll ever realize how much of an inspiration you are to people”, followed by a red heart.
A third social media user also commented: “Thinking of you Theo and sending you and your family love and encouragement. I really hope your scans go as good as they can. You’re an inspiration to us all.”
Just 12 months after her diagnosis, Theo became a Patron of Brain Tumor Research in 2023. Since then, she has been promoting awareness and advocacy as she sheds light on her journey.
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