Adele Roberts has revealed that she was undergoing chemotherapy during her appearance on Celebrity Bake Off.
The 44-year-old BBC Radio presenter was seen cooking up a storm in the tent on Sunday night but revealed she was competing while undergoing chemotherapy.
She explained that she had to have an ice machine to keep herself cool, and that she didn’t remember much of her experience on the show.
Adele was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer in October 2021 and received the all clear from doctors in June.
In response to a tweet from a fan who praised her for her appearance on the show, Adele wrote: ‘Thank you very much Ryan! In fact, he was undergoing chemotherapy at the store.
Candid: Adele Roberts has revealed she was undergoing chemotherapy during her appearance on Celebrity Bake Off
Strong: The 44-year-old BBC Radio presenter was seen cooking up a storm in the tent on Sunday night but revealed she was competing while undergoing chemotherapy
Diagnosis: Adele was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer in October 2021 and received the all-clear from doctors in June
I would overheat most of the time. It had an ice machine to keep me cool.
She added: ‘I can’t remember most of this either. I know I had an amazing day…but seeing it now is very special.’
Despite this, Adele still managed to come top of the class in the technical challenge, after making the best bourbon biscuits.
He beat out competition from actor David Morrissey, comedian Lucy Beaumont, vaulter and Olympic medalist Tom Daley.
It comes after Adele said getting early treatment for bowel cancer “saved her life”.
She has lent her support to a new campaign to raise awareness about the symptoms of the condition.
The former Big Brother star, who has documented her treatment on social media, recounted how she felt “ashamed” to contact her doctor when she first noticed her symptoms.
She said: ‘It took me a while to work up the courage to call my GP at first. My symptoms seemed like things I could explain. He did not want to be a burden on the NHS and was ashamed. I shouldn’t have worried.
‘My GP took my concerns seriously, put me at ease and also offered me a home test kit. This meant that I was able to take the test in the comfort of my own home.
‘Shortly thereafter I was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer, which was about to become stage 3. Getting the help I needed early helped save my life.
“If you’re worried, talk to someone, early detection saves lives and it helped save mine.”
A new survey by Bowel Cancer UK found that 38% of people cannot name any symptoms of bowel cancer. As part of the charity’s new campaign for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, they’re checking off a number of key signs, including blood in the poop, changes in bowel habits, pain or lump in the tummy. , weight loss and fatigue.
Their research also showed that 59% of people said something would probably keep them from contacting a doctor if they experienced a change in bowel habit, including difficulty getting an appointment, feeling too embarrassed, or being too afraid it might be something. serious.
Professor Peter Johnson, National Clinical Director of Cancer at NHS England, said: “As with all cancers, acting at the first sign of symptoms can make a world of difference to the way bowel cancer can be treated and with what success.”
“You are much more likely to survive cancer that is diagnosed early, which is why the NHS and charities such as Bowel Cancer UK have run awareness campaigns about the signs to look for.”
“Referrals for bowel cancer testing have been at record levels for the last 18 months, and we encourage people to talk to a GP about any worrying symptoms – knowing what’s normal for you and taking action when something isn’t well it can make all the difference.’
Opening: She explained that she had to have an ice machine to keep herself cool, and couldn’t remember much of her experience on the show.
Winner! Despite this, Adele managed to come out on top of the class in the technical challenge, after making the best bourbon biscuits.
Important: The BBC Radio presenter has lent her support to a new campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of the condition
Adele said: “Shortly after I was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer, which was almost turning into stage 3. Getting the help I needed early helped save my life.”
Genevieve Edwards, chief executive of Bowel Cancer UK, added: “It is worrying that people are unaware of the symptoms of the UK’s second biggest cancer killer.”
“Someone dies from the disease every 30 minutes in the UK, which means that in the time it takes to watch an episode of your favorite soap, a family will lose a loved one to bowel cancer.
But it doesn’t have to be that way, as it is treatable and curable, especially when diagnosed early. That’s why this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month we’re launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the five warning signs of the disease and to ask people to take our KnowTheHigh5′ quiz.