Edinburgh Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell has shared a heart-breaking health update after completing her 11th round of chemotherapy.<\/p>\n
Theo was diagnosed with an “incurable aggressive” grade 4 brain tumour at the age of 35 in June 2023, and has been bravely battling the disease and sharing updates on social media, reports The Mirror.<\/a><\/p>\n 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” her.<\/p>\n Theo has been keeping fans updated on her journey and expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support she’s received.<\/p>\n 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.”<\/p>\n She added: “Mentally and physically I am definitely feeling it’s been a long 10 months of treatment.”<\/p>\n In another heartfelt message, Theo penned: “As always a HUGE thank you to everyone who has been in touch – you keep me going!<\/p>\n “Today is a new day, and the sun is shining. One day at a time.”<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n In a recent post, she wrote: “A couple of weeks ago I got the news that my scans continue to be clear!<\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n “However, despite the positive update I’ve had an extremely tough time on cycle 10 of chemotherapy, following a small visual seizure.<\/p>\n “The combination of the two had me in bed for days on end, with new side effects which challenged me both mentally and physically.”<\/p>\n