Antiques Roadshow star supported by fans after emotional cancer update
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell has been supported by fans after sharing an emotional health update marking four years since her glioblastoma diagnosis. The 38-year-old from East Lothian was initially told she had just 12-18 months to live when the aggressive brain tumour was discovered in June 2022.
On Saturday 27 June, Theo shared a post reflecting on her journey. She wrote: "On 7th June this year I marked 4 years since my glioblastoma diagnosis Like other GBM patients I was expected to live for 12-18 months In the wake of that news I had many dark thoughts including that I wouldn't see my son's 2nd birthday let alone him starting school but I'm lucky enough to say I did And no one can take that away from me"
The popular Antiques Roadshow fixture, who has appeared on the show since 2018, has endured multiple treatments since her initial diagnosis. In December 2024, a scan revealed early stages of regrowth, leading to eleven rounds of chemotherapy. A further scan in December 2025 showed a 3cm regrowth, resulting in a second surgery in January 2026 where approximately 70 per cent of the tumour was removed, followed by two weeks of re-radiation in February.
Despite her resilience, Theo continues to face challenges from the illness. She revealed: "My peripheral vision on the left has gone and I'm having to take it slowly wherever I go My coordination is not what it was"
However, she remains determined. She stated: "Of course the next scan looms but I've dug deep and found a new bit of determination which does not always come easy to say to the GBM I will not give up Whatever the results I'll take stock trust my oncologist and go from there"
Theo concluded her message with an inspiring message to others battling brain cancer: "So if you're in the brain cancer world along with me - you're not alone and we've just got to take it slowly but surely - every day we make is a bit of a win for us"
The post has been flooded with supportive comments from followers praising her resilience.