TV presenter Fearne Cotton has announced she will undergo surgery to remove two benign tumours from her jaw. The 43-year-old revealed the news in a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing that the growths are located below her ear and on a saliva gland above it.
Cotton explained that while the tumours are benign, they need to be removed as they are pressing on a nerve. She expressed gratitude that they are not cancerous but acknowledged the challenge of resting post-surgery, admitting she is 'not very good at resting'. The presenter assured fans that her podcast, Happy Place, will continue as normal, with episodes pre-recorded.
The announcement drew support from former Big Brother host Davina McCall, who recently underwent brain surgery to remove a rare colloid cyst. McCall commented on Cotton's post: 'Sending you so much healing and love. Can't wait to give you a huge gentle cuddle.' Cotton noted the coincidence of discovering her tumours shortly after McCall's diagnosis, calling her a 'beacon of light and positivity'.
Cotton first noticed a lump under her ear some time ago but observed it growing this year. She is scheduled for the operation before Christmas and is approaching it with a positive mindset.
