BBC's Lauren Laverne Diagnosed with Cancer, Expected to Fully Recover

The Desert Island Discs presenter urges early testing after her diagnosis was caught unexpectedly during a screening.

Laverne is currently in hospital and has thanked medical teams for their care and kindness.
She emphasized the importance of early detection and encouraged others to get tested.
Laverne's colleagues and fans have expressed their support and well wishes.
The 46-year-old has been a prominent figure in broadcasting, hosting shows on BBC Radio 6 Music and Desert Island Discs.
Laverne rose to fame in the 1990s as the lead singer of the pop-punk band Kenickie.