By Alexandra Bullard,Meghna Amin
Copyright dailyrecord
Antiques Roadshow star, Theo Burrell , has shared an update on her battle with terminal cancer. The Edinburgh-based specialist auctioneer, who joined the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow in 2018, was diagnosed with aggressive grade 4 glioblastoma in 2022 after experiencing symptoms such as nausea and headaches in 2021. Despite her diagnosis, Theo has remained committed to raising awareness for brain cancer research, engaging with researchers, politicians, and members of the brain tumour community. In a recent social media post, she revealed that she has been having a “tough time” with chemotherapy. She wrote: “A couple of weeks ago I got the news that my scans continue to be clear! “There are no active cancer cells rearing their ugly heads, and Temozolomide continues to do its job. I’m extremely lucky to have gotten to this stage, with this news. “However, despite the positive update I’ve had an extremely tough time on cycle 10 of chemotherapy, following a small visual seizure. “The combination of the two had me in bed for days on end, with new side effects which challenged me both mentally and physically. My plans to visit @lillyputbakery were postponed as were many other get togethers with friends. “It’s been draining and even though I’m so close to completing my treatment plan, the thought of any more chemo is making me miserable. I’m going to give cycle 11 a go and see how I get on,” reports the Express . “So this is a bit of a mixed message – of good news and moans! I’m sending all my friends in the brain tumour community good luck and stable scans. One day at a time, right?” Theo has been flooded with support from her followers, who have sent her positive messages. One fan typed: “You are a warrior Theo our community is so blessed to have you as an ambassador. As always you inspire me on my journey.” A second also chimed in: “Definitely one day at a time. The bad days will come, but so will the good…keep focusing on the good days.” A third similarly said: “So much about this horrible thing is a mix of emotions. A clear scan is amazing but it also doesn’t mean other issues aren’t happening alongside. Sending you love and light Theo, you’re doing so well.” Theo is a specialist auctioneer in fine furniture and artwork. She found out about her diagnosis when her son was just one year old, which left her “devastated”. She joined the Antiques Roadshow team in 2018 and her specialties include European ceramics, fine furniture and art from 1860. Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
