Adele Roberts has second cancer scare as she has surgery to remove lump in her neck – two years after getting all-clear from bowel cancer

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Adele Roberts shared on Instagram that she recently had another cancer scare and underwent surgery to remove a lump from her neck.

The 46-year-old radio presenter was diagnosed with bowel cancer in October 2021 and openly shared her journey on social media. Her treatment involved surgery to remove a tumor in her bowel, and she now uses a stoma bag.

Nine months after her cancer diagnosis, Adele finished chemotherapy and radiotherapy and was given the all-clear. She now lives with a stoma bag, which she affectionately calls Audrey.

Adele recently shared that she faced another health scare, revealing a scar behind her ear from a lump that was removed.

Along with the pictures, she posted a message thanking the National Health Service. She described a challenging week, noting it was only Wednesday but she’d already undergone an uncomfortable medical examination, a lengthy enema, and received some long-awaited test results she’d been anxious about for months.

I wanted to let everyone know I’ve been dealing with a health issue. Many of you noticed the bandages and patches, and I’ve been hesitant to share, but I found a worrying lump on my neck at the beginning of summer. It didn’t go away and unfortunately, it grew quite large.

It was a mystery what this was, and it wasn’t getting better with standard care, so I needed a specialist to examine it and ultimately remove it.

I’ve been dealing with some health issues lately, and it’s made me realize how precious life is. It’s also been tough on Kate, and she’s been really worried about me. Sorry if we’ve been acting a little strangely – we’re both just trying to cope!

Adele shared that she’s been waiting since late August to have a lump removed and has been trying to stay positive during this anxious time.

She explained that she’d been placed on a deportation waiting list right before the Sydney Marathon, and it had been weighing on her mind. However, training for and running the marathon actually helped her cope with the stress. It gave her a positive outlet for her emotions and allowed her to focus on the good work they were doing to raise money for others, ultimately turning a difficult situation into a positive experience.

I’m actually proud of the scar I’ll have on my neck, and I’m grateful for it. I see it as a new form of body art – a reminder of healing, like the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which celebrates imperfections and views the healing process as a beautiful and important part of life.

Adele shared that a growth she had checked was not cancerous, but doctors found her endoscopy results were inconclusive and she’ll need another test soon.

I just received the results from my skin biopsy, and thankfully, the lump is not cancerous! I’m so incredibly relieved and happy! I’m so grateful for this good news!

Okay, so about getting the inside scoop… things didn’t go as planned with my endoscopy this week, which is so frustrating! The hospital couldn’t get a good look because, ugh, the prep just didn’t work. It’s weird, right? I can’t… use the normal route at the moment, but thankfully, because of my ileostomy – this little loop they created – food is still getting where it needs to go, which is a small win, I guess!

Everything’s looking up… I’ll be returning soon for a second round of treatment, which will involve sedation and another set of disposable shorts. I’m hoping they don’t find any new issues and I won’t need to bother the National Health Service for a while.

If you’re concerned about anything at all, please talk to someone. Getting help early can be life-saving.

People quickly filled the comments section with well wishes for Adele, and many celebrities—like Zoe Ball and her former ‘Dancing On Ice’ partner, Mark Hanretty—also sent their support.

Zoe wrote a lovely message to A., praising their bravery and positive attitude, and how they make difficult conversations and experiences feel normal.

Mark said he was sorry to hear about the ongoing health issues, adding that the recipient deserves better and doesn’t deserve to worry about such things.

It means a lot that you share both the good and bad parts of your life. I’m sure your honesty will be really helpful to others who are going through similar things. Sending you lots of love!

Friends and fans shared messages of support, calling her brave, strong, and amazing. They encouraged her to keep moving forward and reminded her to be kind to herself, praising her inner strength.

This follows Adele’s amazing accomplishment of completing six marathons around the world in just eight months, finishing her global running challenge in April.

I was so thrilled to see Adele take on this challenge! She did it all to support two amazing causes – Cancer Research UK and The Attitude Magazine Foundation – and, importantly, to help spread awareness about bowel cancer and what to look out for. It means so much to me and so many others.

On her fundraising page, which has raised an incredible £12,350, she wrote that she wanted to support the people who helped her, as they consistently help others.

Despite a serious illness, she never stopped loving to run. This year, she made history by becoming the fastest woman ever to complete all six of the world’s major marathons – Boston, Tokyo, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and London – all while living with a stoma.

She ran the London Marathon in an amazing three hours and thirty-six minutes in April.

On race day, Adele remembered achieving a Guinness World Record in 2023 – she’d become the fastest marathon runner with a stoma bag. Overwhelmed by how much she’d overcome, she started to cry.

She shared a video of her medal from the 2023 race, explaining she was looking back at her accomplishments to calm her nerves. She admitted she was feeling really stressed out that day.

‘I don’t want to let anyone down and I don’t want to let this girl down, the girl that did this.’

I recently shared a really personal video documenting my experience with cancer and training for a marathon. It was important for me to create something for anyone touched by this disease – for those battling it themselves, their loved ones, and even for those of us living with a stoma. It’s a message of hope and solidarity – a little something to say, ‘I see you, and you’re not alone.’

She shared that she couldn’t imagine a better way to mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month than by running the London Marathon. She’s aiming to complete the race, break a Guinness World Record, and become the first and fastest woman with a stoma to finish all six major marathons.

I’m committed to giving tomorrow my best effort, just like I did when I was recovering from surgery. I’ll begin with small goals, but aim high! I’ll move forward one step at a time, and I know each step will bring me closer to my ultimate goal.

‘And I know you will all be with me every step of the way. I will run with all you in my heart.’

She also thanked her girlfriend, Kate Holderness, for her unwavering support, writing, “Thank you for being there with me every step of the way @kateholderness. You’re the reason I never gave up. You’re my hero and I know with you by my side I can never lose ❤️ xxx”.

While on the Lorraine show, Adele received a heartwarming message from her stoma nurse, Elaine, after finishing the challenging marathon.

In a heartfelt video, Elaine told her how much she’d inspired others, especially patients with stomas. She described her as a lifesaver and someone everyone looks up to.

‘What a great accomplishment and thank you for carrying us along on that journey with you.

Adele was moved to tears by the message, and Lorraine Kelly commented that it’s understandable – the people who support us on our journey to becoming ourselves are incredibly important, and we sometimes take them for granted.

Adele shared that overcoming cancer was a team effort, expressing her gratitude to people like Elaine and the National Health Service, saying she couldn’t have done it without their support. She had previously revealed that she felt responsible for her health scare and believed she was being punished for past actions.

I genuinely believed I was responsible for getting cancer. My initial reaction was fear – I wondered if it was life-threatening. But the moment the doctor assured me he could treat it, that’s what I focused on and held onto for hope.

‘And when he said it wasn’t my fault that’s when I just cried and got so emotional.’

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