Adele Roberts was diagnosed with bowel cancer in October 2021 (Picture: Rex Features)
Adele Roberts has revealed she won’t be getting rid of her stoma bag any time soon, while also sharing another shocking discovery she learned after undergoing cancer treatment.
The BBC Radio 1 presenter had a stoma bag fitted in October 2021 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Known as a colostomy, the operation diverts one end of the colon, which is part of the bowel, through an opening in the tummy called a stoma. A pouch can be placed over the stoma to collect poo, also known as stools, and can be permanent or temporary.
In June, Adele announced she was cancer free but she is still dealing with the affects of the treatment.
The 43-year-old shared an update on her health battle with her Instagram followers on Monday alongside a photo of her raising her top with part of the bag visible.
‘I had a meeting with my consultant and it looks like Audrey the #stoma is staying 😄 She rides again! Well… she’s staying for the time being,’ she revealed.
‘It’s a long story but essentially it’s not possible to give me a reversal of my stoma anytime soon.’
However, she then shared that the doctor ‘casually mentioned’ that she’s had her rectum removed, meaning she ‘might not be able to go to the toilet normally again ever’.
‘WTAF?!’ Adele wrote, adding: ‘Anyway… for now – while I do have the honour of having a stoma I thought I could try & do some good. Share what life is like day to day & maybe things I find helpful?’
The former Big Brother star went on to reveal that her feet are ‘still battered’ from chemotherapy’ and that her fiancee Kate Holderness has to put plasters on her soles ‘everyday so [she] can walk’.
The BBC Radio 1 presenter was declared cancer free in June (Picture: PA)
She continued: ‘I also didn’t realise but having a stoma is classed as a ‘non visible’ disability. Thanks to Radio 1 & the diversity and inclusion team at the BBC who recently did a brilliant session on disability.
‘It definitely helped me realise I can help a lot more in terms of sharing my day to day and hopefully help the wonderful #ostomate community.
‘There are around 200,000 people in the UK with a stoma. From little babies right up to the more distinguished and senior members – so many more people than we all realise – and together I feel like we could do a lot of good.’
Adele announced her cancer diagnosis just over a year ago and explained that she needed to have the tumour removed.
In June, the presenter said she was counting her blessings after being declared cancer free.
She wrote in an Instagram post: ‘The day I’ve been waiting for. Hearing the words “you’re free of cancer” absolutely took my breath away. I keep replaying it in my mind.
‘It was the most beautiful sound I think I’ve ever heard. Even though I was praying Dr Khan would say that to me I don’t think my head let me believe it until I heard it.
‘Everything we’ve been through seems to be swirling around in my body and life feels a bit surreal at the moment… BUT I AM SO GRATEFUL! I am counting my blessings.’
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The presenter said she may ‘not be able to go to the toilet normally again’.
