Edwina Bartholomew is to take on a shocking new role at Channel Seven, just two months after publicly revealing her heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.
The Sunrise reporter, 41, is rumored to be leaving her long-held role on the Seven breakfast show for a role in the network’s newsroom in Sydney.
Her move to the news department would depend on when veteran anchor Ann Sanders, 64, announces her retirement, reports news.com.au.
The proposed move would also make things easier for Edwina, who no longer has to wake up at 4am to get ready for work as she is still battling a mild form of leukemia.
In September, Edwina revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer during a tearful on-air appearance.
‘I have been diagnosed with cancer. That’s a shock and hard to say,” she told viewers sadly.
Edwina Bartholomew (pictured) is to take on a shocking new role at Channel Seven, just two months after publicly revealing her heartbreaking cancer diagnosis
‘It’s a very good strain. It is called chronic myelogenous leukemia. It can be treated with a daily tablet. If I can take care of myself, I’ll be fine.”
The veteran TV star then started crying before telling the audience: “I thought I could keep it together.”
Edwina went on to reveal that her co-star Natalie Barr was to thank for being diagnosed as quickly as she was. Her colleague had her own cancer scare in June after a routine skin check revealed skin cancer on her nose.
Concerned about her own health, Edwina visited her doctor for a mammogram, blood tests and a skin check – before discovering the heartbreaking news.
‘I had a mammogram after I had a few lumps. That came back completely clear. I even had an eye check.
‘That’s fine. But at the same time, my doctor sent me to have routine blood tests done,” Edwina continued.
‘One of those tests came back with abnormal levels.
“I’m feeling happy and I wanted to share this with you for a few reasons.” First of all, because everyone here at home and here has experienced all those wonderful times, before the engagements, the weddings and the babies, for all of us.’
The Sunrise reporter, 41, is rumored to be leaving her long-held role on the Seven Breakfast show for a role in the network’s newsroom in Sydney.
Her move to the nighttime newsroom would be dependent on when veteran newsreader Ann Sanders (pictured) announces her retirement, reports news.com.au
“It felt good to share…” she said.
“Many of you have been in similar situations or worse and come out stronger… and more resilient. That’s exactly what I’m planning to do.’
Edwina said the other reason she wanted to share her news was to encourage others to also prioritize their health.
“Please, especially for mothers who always take care of everyone, please take care of yourself. And just check with your doctor,” she said.
The Seven star found out about her shock diagnosis in July and kept it a secret from the public, only telling a few friends at work.
She thanked all her co-stars for their support, especially mentioning Natalie “for constantly checking in and” [providing] also all meals’.
After thanking the Sunrise crew, Edwina revealed to viewers that she is “taking September off” before cutting back on her work at Sunrise.
According to Mayo Clinic, CML is an uncommon form of cancer in the bone marrow and develops very slowly.
Various symptoms may occur, including bone pain, fatigue, fever, weight loss, blurred vision, and loss of appetite.
Edwina revealed that she had very few of these symptoms, with the main one being fatigue which she attributed to getting up early every morning for work.
Advances in treatment have improved the prognosis of people with CML and most people diagnosed with CML can achieve remission and live for many years.
The longtime Seven star shares children Molly, four, and Thomas, two, with her husband of six years, Neil Varcoe.