Lauren Laverne issues cancer update with huge career announcement

Broadcaster Lauren Laverne gave fans and followers an uplifting update on her cancer journey, revealing her recent all-clear and imminent return to the limelight. The 46 year old radio DJ and presenter had previously disclosed her diagnosis back in August, explaining it was fortuitously detected "early and unexpectedly during a screening test."

Taking to Instagram today, Laverne shared that she would be making her comeback to work on Tuesday, resuming her role on The One Show and disclosing her work on new episodes of Desert Island Discs for Radio 4. She also mentioned her excitement to get back to Radio 6 Music in the New Year.

Alongside a selfie wearing a jumper emblazoned with "Life is beautiful" and a display of heartfelt well-wishing cards, she wrote: "Well hello there! Just a quick update from me to say that after taking some time off to get better I've had the all clear and will be back to work on your TV this Tuesday with the wonderful @bbctheoneshow team. I've also been working on some new #DesertIslandDiscs episodes (which will air soon @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds) and am looking forward to returning to @BBC6Music in the New Year.

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"I want to say a huge thank you to the brilliant medical teams who took such great care of me, to the thousands of people who sent me such beautiful and encouraging messages, the friends and acquaintances who took the time to support me after going through cancer themselves - and most of all to my family: my two astounding kids and especially my husband Graeme, who was absolutely extraordinary throughout. It's been a difficult time but one that has taught me so much about what really matters.

"I can't say I suddenly regretted never having hiked the Inca Trail, more that I now see more beauty in ordinary things than I could have imagined, and feel more than ever that the small things in life - the connections we make and care we take with each other - are the big things really. I have so much to be grateful for and excited about, and that is thanks to everyone mentioned above. Loads of love to anyone going through cancer treatment or supporting a loved one through it. See you soon and thanks again for the well wishes. Xx", reports the Mirror.

Upon disclosing her cancer diagnosis, Lauren encouraged others not to delay health screenings or appointments, stating that she'd be taking time off from her radio gigs and 'The One Show' to focus on recovery. She shared: "It's usually my job to bring the good vibes on air but any you have to spare are very much welcome here. Sending loads of love to anyone in a similar boat, or who has made it back to shore."