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    TV presenter sobs as she reveals cancer diagnosis live on air

    By Holly Patrick,

    2024-09-07

    A TV presenter cried as she shared her cancer diagnosis while presenting a live show.

    Edwina Bartholomew, 41, announced that she had been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia as she hosted Sunrise .

    Visibly emotional, the presenter described the cancer as a "good kind" that can be treated with a daily tablet.

    "I thought I could keep it together," Bartholomew told viewers through tears.

    She explained that she wanted to share her diagnosis publicly as a thank you to viewers for their continued support.

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