Adele Roberts has been documenting the recovery from surgery to remove an intestinal tumour last week. She even invited fans to pick the colour for her stoma bag.
The Radio 1 star, 42, posted a clip on her Instagram stories on Tuesday showing herself wearing a stoma bag after being discharged from hospital following the operation last Monday.
The former I’m A Celebrity star had told her 154,000 followers she’d been diagnosed with bowel cancer in an emotional post on October 24th, a month after learning she had the disease.
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The broadcaster, who was diagnosed in September with bowel cancer, posted photos of stoma bag in different colors and asked her 154,000 Instagram followers to choose their favourite.
Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has revealed how she’s getting used to the stoma bag ‘that’s helped save my life’ following surgery to remove a tumour in her bowel
Adele Roberts (42), has shared an update with her fans about her health after having surgery to remove the tumour following her diagnosis of bowel carcinoma.
Most of her followers chose grey. The star has been inundated by support since her announcement last week.
Roberts shared this week with her followers that “this little stomabag saved my life” although she acknowledged it was difficult to get used too. She said: “I feel like a trainer to help tame it.” It’s wild! Haha.
‘It does what it wants when it wants… but I’m sure I’ll get there.’
Today, she posted the bag in three colors – beige (black), and grey (grey) and asked her fans to vote for their favorite. Most of her fans chose grey.
The star, who lives with long-term partner Kate Holderness, has been inundated with support since she announced her illness last week.
Adele thanked her followers for their support after the operation. You have been incredible! You were so kind and sent good wishes and looked after my family.
Adele said, “You are the best!” You’ve kept my spirits up. I’ve had my ups & downs this week. But today, I feel like I’m turning a corner. I hope to be well enough to go home soon.
Slay: The Instagram star shared photos of her stoma attached to an opening close her belly button in an Instagram Story
“I’m so sorry that I haven’t been in here as much. Although I haven’t been on my phone much, my family has been telling me how wonderful everyone is. They have received so much comfort from you. From the bottom my heart, I thank you.
She thanked her medical team and said, “God Bless the NHS.” I am amazed at how hard they work, and how much they care. They’re next level – so special.
Announcement: The 42-year old BBC Radio 1 DJ stated to her Instagram followers that she felt like she had ‘turned the corner’ following Monday’s operation
If you are going through a difficult time, I’m sending you so much love. Particularly if you are living with cancer. A few women on my ward are an inspiration to me everyday. They’re warriors – stopped me feeling sorry for myself many a time! It also reminded me that I’m not the only one going through this, and that it could get worse.
“Thank you again for getting me through. Thank you to everyone, including the BT Tower!
The former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here star went on to detail the small positives she takes from each day, including watching the BT Tower before her radio shows each morning and watching the sun rise as London wakes up.
Adele shared a photo of her hopsital bed Thursday morning, and she thanked her concerned fans. You have been absolutely amazing!
She continued, “I always look out to the message of each day too,” she said. “I never imagined that one day, I would be watching the sun from another side.
Seeing ‘Good Morning London’ every day has made it so much easier for me to be grateful and helped remind me that everything is going in my favor.
“Have a great Week Everyone! Please go to see someone if there’s anything you are concerned about. Early detection saves lives. I don’t want any more of this little horror to happen.
Sunrise: The former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here star went on to detail the small positives she takes from each day, including watching the BT Tower
Adele’s celebrity friends rushed to the comments section to send their well wishes to the star.
Fleur East commented: “Sending you and all your family love Adele. We are grateful that you shared your experience. It may help others to spot signs earlier and encourage others going through the same thing. You are so strong! Keep smiling!
Clara Amfo assured her friend that she would not apologize for anything !!!!. We love you!!!!!!’
Graziano di Prima, a star on Strictly Come dancing, said: “My darling!” Be strong! FORZA !!.’
Chloe Madeley wrote, “We love Adele, stay strong and positive girl, you got this.”
Adele made the announcement via Instagram on Sunday. She said that she would have surgery Monday to remove a tumor.
Adele stated she was diagnosed with the disease at the beginning of the month. She also said that the outlook is good and encouraged anyone who has symptoms to visit their doctor.
She wrote: “Ok. There’s no easy way. It feels weird. I’m posting it on social media (I’m going Black Mirror). But I hope it will reach anyone who might be interested in seeing it.
“For a while now, I’ve been having trouble with my digestion. After a conversation with my Dad a few decades back, I went to my GP for a checkup.
“I was embarrassed, but I knew it could be serious. I went to the hospital just in case. I didn’t think much of it at first, and assumed it might be food sensitivities.
“After a few phone calls, I was sent for some checks and examinations. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. This was at month’s beginning.
Surgery: The 42-year-old Big Brother star announced her plans to undergo surgery on Monday to remove an inoperable tumour.
“It all happened so quickly, and I’m so sorry to put something like this here. But I hope it helps anyone else who might be worried or suffering in silence. If you have any concerns, please get checked out.
“The sooner you see your GP or talk with someone, the sooner you can get help. I might not have been as lucky if I hadn’t.
Adele went on praises for the NHS and said it would give her treatment ‘everything she’s ever had.
She said, “As I’ve learned over these last few weeks there’s no normal with cancer. It can affect anyone, at any time, and it can be fatal. It doesn’t discriminate. Early detection can save your lives.
Partner: Adele said that the hardest part about her diagnosis was telling her family, especially Kate Holderness (pictured together October 2021).
“The NHS has been INCREDIBLE. They are heroes. Tomorrow I will have surgery to remove the tumor and then I will see if there is any spread.
“So far, the outlook has been positive and I feel so fortunate that I can be taken care of. This is just the beginning of my journey, but I will give it all I have.
Sending love and positivity to everyone this week. I want to express my gratitude to my family. You saved my life.
“You are my angels and tomorrow I will be thinking about you. I can’t wait for you to see me when I wake up (on FaceTime, if I can manage to concentrate enough to use my phone). Without your voices to hear, you will be everything. That’s all I want.
Adele shared that the hardest part about her diagnosis was telling her family, especially Kate Holderness, about it.
She wrote, “I didn’t know that I would be writing something like this.” The hardest thing was not finding out that I had breast cancer. It was telling my family. It broke my heart.
Post: Adele said she was diagnosed at the start of the month and said ‘the outlook is positive’ as she encouraged people who have symptoms to see their doctors
‘If any of these animals are yours, please look after them until they return to me. Particularly my Katie. I worry about her being alone while I’m gone.
Sending love and thoughts to your loved ones and family, and thinking of you if you’re going through something similar. We are grateful to everyone who shared their journeys online or publicly.
“You’ve been a great comfort and have helped me get through the sleepless nights. I hope this post can help someone else.
Adele also thanked BBC Radio 1’s colleagues for their support. She said that her listeners have been a comfort to her, without her knowing.
She said, “Thank you also Radio 1, you have always been amazing. I couldn’t be more grateful to be in this situation. Your support has meant the world to me & my family’
She said, “Thank you also Radio 1, you have always been amazing. I couldn’t have chosen a better place to be going through all of this. Your support has meant the world to me & my family.
‘I love you Team Weekend… and your listeners… wow. Without even knowing, you helped me get through the past few weeks. Fuse, Nissan and Noisy Kitchen also deserve a huge thank you. You have all been so understanding, supportive, and kind. I cannot thank you enough.
“Ok, I want to end this on a positive note so I’ll sign off. I came across this quote recently that was brilliant: Strength doesn’t come from what we can do, but from how we overcome the things we once believed were impossible.
“I’m ready to make this happen. Time is up cancer… Time for you to move.
“There are a few symptoms to help you feel better. Keep safe, and we’ll see you on the other side xx.
Adele shared an infographic describing some of the signs and symptoms of bowel carcinoma. These included bleeding from or in the stool, as well as persistent and unexplained changes to bowel habits.
Other symptoms include an unexplained loss of weight, extreme tiredness without any obvious reason, and a lump or pain in the stomach.
Adele received a flood of well wishes after her announcement on the BBC Radio 1 Instagram account, which stated that the station was looking forward having her back on the airwaves.
They wrote: “Sending all our love, support to you and Kate and your families. Everyone at Radio 1 – along with all our listeners – is wishing you a speedy recovery and we can’t wait to welcome you back on air soon ❤️❤️’.
Clara Amfo, a BBC colleague, wrote: Love you so very,’ while Mollie Kings added: Sending you such much love Adele! ❤️❤️❤️’
Nadine Coyle, a former Girls Aloud star wrote: “Thinking about you lovely one !!!!.” Good luck tomorrow!!!! ❤️❤️”
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley wrote: ‘Oh my God darling I’m sorry but if there’s anyone who can best cancer it’s defo you ❤️ sending you lots of love and strength go kick cancers arse you got this’.
“Sending all our love”: This is the BBC Radio 1 Instagram account. It stated that the station was looking forward having her back on the airwaves.
Reaction: Adele was inundated with well wishes following her announcement
Adele gained fame her first time she took part in Big Brother 3 in 2002, alongside fellow housemates Alison Hammond and winner Kate Lawler.
After spending 43 days in house, the Southport, Merseyside presenter finished in seventh position.
She talked about being bisexual in the series, but she hadn’t revealed her sexuality to her parents at that time.
Taking part in a panel hosted by charity RU Coming Out as reported by Gay Star News, she explained: ‘I had gone to university and had a girlfriend and everyone was cool about it but I hadn’t had that talk with my mum and dad.
Limelight: Adele first found fame when she took part in the third series of Big Brother in 2002 (pictured being evicted from the house in 2002)
Career: In 2015, Adele was announced as the new host of Radio 1’s Early Breakfast show from 4:00-6:30am (pictured in 2015)
“But I went to Big Brother in 2002 and spoke about it, and that was how they found out. I wish I could have had that conversation before.
Adele said that she struggled as a teenager to come out while growing up Southport.
She said that she knew not many people who were out there. There were only a couple of famous people – Elton John and Martina Navratilova.
“I felt very alone and depressed. My parents were proud of me for being mixed race and that was what got me through.
Jungle: In 2019, Adele took part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! where she was voted off as the first camp mate
“When you get out, the weight that is lifted is amazing. It’s amazing when you can get out, when it is safe to do so, that first chance to be yourself is incredible.
“One of my first goals when I started working at the BBC was to tell everyone I could, so that if I saw any young people who were struggling I could help them.
“I feel like it is my responsibility, because I was so alone when younger.”
After her stint on Big Brother Adele moved to radio, landing her first gig at Rock FM Lancashire followed closely by The Hits Radio Manchester.
In 2015, Adele was announced as the new host of Radio 1’s Early Breakfast show from 4:00-6:30am.
She became the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show’s first black host five years later after Greg James failed on the broadcast following the Brit Awards. This was later revealed as a planned stunt, where listeners tried to find him.
In 2019, Adele took part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! where she was voted off as the first camp mate.
The next year, she and Kate appeared together on Celebrity Coach Trip (E4’s reality game show).
Positive: In her announcement, Adele praised the NHS and said that is going to give her treatment ‘everything’ she has got