Theo Burrell, a familiar face on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, has shared an emotional update with fans after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2022. The 39-year-old from East Lothian took to Instagram on Monday, September 1, to mark her fourth birthday since the diagnosis, posting a picture of flowers with the caption: 'Against all the odds, today marks the fourth birthday I've celebrated since [my] diagnosis. Don't let anyone underestimate you!'
Burrell was diagnosed with a glioblastoma (GBM) in June 2022 after suffering excruciating migraines. She underwent surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and was warned she would have just three months to live without treatment. While her latest scan showed stability, glioblastoma remains incurable, and patients typically face a life expectancy of 12 to 18 months.
The mum-of-one also shared a poignant milestone: watching her son, Jonah, start school. In a previous post, she wrote: 'I definitely did not think that I would get to see him start school and I've cried many times at the thought that I would miss this occasion. But here I am! And I'm extremely grateful.'
Burrell is a patron for Brain Tumour Research and thanked the charity and the community for their support, saying: 'We are all in this together. There is real strength in the community, and I really could not have got through the last years without having friends by my side.'
