After eight months of treatment, Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has disclosed she is cancer-free.
She wrote on Instagram that it was “the day I’ve been waiting for” and that the news “left me speechless.”
Adele revealed for the first time that she was undergoing treatment for colon cancer on October 24, 2021.
She wrote, “Everything we’ve been through seems to be swirling around in my body, and life feels a bit surreal right now.”
“But I am so grateful! I am grateful for my blessings.”
Adele has been candid about her battle with cancer and her stoma during treatment.
She paid tribute to other cancer patients in her post, revealing that they had inspired her during treatment.
“I am also in awe of those who are battling cancer. “The courage, the strength, the determination, and, at times, the humor you’ve displayed are nothing short of superhuman,” she wrote.
“You have motivated and inspired me to never give up. You are warriors, and my perseverance has been sustained by your strength.
Feel the dread, but do it anyway. Even though it took me all my strength to get out of bed and face the day, I did it.
Adele also expressed gratitude to her friends, family, and physician for their support over the past eight months.
She singled out her partner Kate Holderness, describing her as “the reason I had the strength to get up every morning.”
Adele was recently honored at the Diva Awards, where she received the Diva Choice Award for promoting LGBTQ+ awareness in broadcasting and sharing her cancer journey.
What are the signs and symptoms of colon cancer?
A persistent change in bowel habits is characterized by more frequent urination, looser stools, and occasional abdominal pain.
Blood in the feces in the absence of other symptoms, such as piles
Abdominal pain, discomfort, or bloating is always caused by eating, sometimes leading to a reduction in food intake and weight loss.
The majority of people with these symptoms do not have colon cancer, but the NHS recommends that you see your doctor if you have one or more of these symptoms and they have persisted for at least four weeks.
