Dame Esther Rantzen reveals lung cancer diagnosis
Dame Esther Rantzen disclosed that she has lung cancer but expressed optimism about her prognosis. The 82-year-old broadcaster and charity founder stated in a statement that she was undergoing testing to determine the best course of action for her ailment.
During her time at the BBC, Dame Esther established herself as a household figure and a trailblazer for female journalists. She stated that after hearing the news, she wanted to give “deep appreciation” to everyone who had contributed to her joyous life.
Dame Esther said in her statement that the cancer had spread and that she had only recently received the diagnosis.
She said, “I would prefer you heard the truth from me” and “because I find it difficult to sneak about numerous clinics wearing an implausible disguise,” explaining why she had chosen to disclose her ailment.
Dame Esther thanked her loved ones, friends, and coworkers and stated that she would be unable to respond to inquiries while awaiting test results.
From 1973 through 1994, the BBC’s consumer rights programme That’s Life included Dame Esther as a presenter. The show typically drew 20 million people because it mixed serious investigations with humorous content.
She started ChildLine, a counselling and support organisation for kids and teens, in 1986.
She also contributed to the establishment of The Silver Line, a nonprofit that supports elderly individuals in the UK who are struggling with loneliness, in 2013. She received a DBE in 2015 in recognition of her work with children and senior citizens.
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