English journalist and television presenter, Esther Rantzen has revealed that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 82-year-old veteran media personality shared that even though it is a very life-threatening situation, she is remaining optimistic about it.
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In a statement she released, she announced that the sickness has now spread and become somewhat difficult to handle, however, she is positive things will get better.
“In the last few weeks, I have discovered that I am suffering from lung cancer which has now spread. At the moment I am undergoing various tests, to assess the best treatment. I have decided not to keep this secret anymore because I find it difficult to skulk around various hospitals wearing an unconvincing disguise, and because I would rather you heard the facts from me,” she said.
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She also thanked her friends and family for making her life very easy in such trying times.
“At the age of 82, this diagnosis has prompted me to look back over the years, and I want to express my profound thanks to everyone who has made my life so joyful, filled with fun, and with inspiration. First and foremost my family. My three children, Miriam, Rebecca, and Joshua have been the most wonderful support, company, and source of love and laughter and I am deeply grateful to them. My friends have been amazing and have created memories which have sustained me and given me strength. My colleagues with whom I have worked, and continue to work with in broadcasting, journalism, the voluntary sector, and many other organisations have been a constant pleasure, and have amazed me with their tolerance of my wild ideas and awful jokes,” she wrote in the statement.
Rantzen was the presenter for the BBC television series That’s Life! for 21 years; from 1973 to 1994.
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