BBC Antiques Roadshow star shares health update after being given years to live

Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrellhas shared a heartbreaking health update after completing her 11th round of chemotherapy.

The Edinburgh-based specialist, who wasdiagnosed with an "an incurable aggressive" grade 4 brain tumourat the age of 35 in June 2023, has been bravely battling the disease and sharing updates on social media.

At the time, when her son was just a year old, Theo had been given a life expectancy of two more years, and was warned by doctors that her "tumour will return and kill me".

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Theo has been keeping fans updated on her journey and expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support she's received.

In a recent Instagram post, she wrote: "Tonight I finished cycle 11 of chemo. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done - swallowing tablets has never been my strong point."

She added: "Mentally and physically I am definitely feeling it's been a long 10 months of treatment."

In another heartfelt message, Theo penned: "As always a HUGE thank you to everyone who has been in touch - you keep me going!", reports the Express.

"Today is a new day, and the sun is shining. One day at a time."

Following her diagnosis, Theo has been raising awareness for brain cancer research and offering support for others in similar situations, despite going through a "tough" time herself.

In a recent post, she wrote: "A couple of weeks ago I got the news that my scans continue to be clear!

"There are no active cancer cells rearing their ugly heads, and Temozolomide continues to do its job. I'm extremely lucky to have gotten to this stage, with this news.

"However, despite the positive update I've had an extremely tough time on cycle 10 of chemotherapy, following a small visual seizure.

"The combination of the two had me in bed for days on end, with new side effects which challenged me both mentally and physically."

She went on: "It's been draining and even though I'm so close to completing my treatment plan, the thought of any more chemo is making me miserable. I'm going to give cycle 11 a go and see how I get on.

"So this is a bit of a mixed message - of good news and moans! I'm sending all my friends in the brain tumour community good luck and stable scans. One day at a time, right?"

Theo joined the Antiques Roadshow team in 2018 and has appeared on the programme numerous times. Her specialties include European ceramics, fine furniture and art from 1860.

Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC iPlayer