Davina McCall received welcome news on Thursday when a scan confirmed she is now free of cancer, marking a significant milestone after an extraordinarily challenging period for the television presenter.The 58-year-old shared the positive update during Friday's Heart Radio Breakfast, where she joined co-host Jamie Theakston to discuss their respective health battles.She revealed: I had a check yesterday, I also got scanxiety, and they were very pleased to tell me there was nothing there.Both presenters acknowledged experiencing anxiety before medical appointments, with Mr Theakston admitting he had recently convinced himself his cancer had returned. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The pair's candid conversation reflected on journeys that have seen Ms McCall battle both a benign brain tumour and breast cancer, while Mr Theakston underwent treatment for stage one laryngeal cancer.Ms McCall's breast cancer diagnosis came in October 2025, arriving almost exactly two years after she learned of her brain tumour.The discovery proved particularly devastating as she had undergone a mammogram just two months earlier in August.It felt like being punched in the face by the universe, she said. I just thought like, what? I was just beginning to feel myself again.The presenter had spent much of 2025 recovering from surgery to remove a colloid cyst, a rare benign tumour discovered during a health check connected to her menopause advocacy work.She described the period as difficult both personally and for her relationship with husband Michael Douglas, noting the strain the consecutive health crises placed on them as a couple.Ms McCall used her platform to deliver an urgent message to women about the importance of regular self-examination.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSOne Direction star complains about 'empty seats' at solo gig: 'I'm not blind'ITV Coronation Street legend prompts return hopes after reuniting with co-starsEmily Atack grieves death of former partner with emotional tribute: 'Pray you have found peace'She emphasised her own experience demonstrates why mammograms alone are not sufficient, having discovered her lump just weeks after receiving a clear result.I found a lump myself and I had had a mammogram in the August and it was in October I found a lump, so don't just think, 'I had a mammogram recently, it can't be that', it could be, she warned.The presenter stressed that checking takes minimal time but could prove life-saving.If you've got something, go and get it looked at, it takes seconds, she urged listeners.Her message served as a reminder that vigilance between scheduled screenings remains essential for early detection.The health battles have fundamentally altered Ms McCall's outlook on mortality, leading to what she describes as a liberating shift in perspective.She admitted during the broadcast.: I am not afraid of dying anymore, it's a lovely feeling.Mr Theakston, however, acknowledged he has not reached the same acceptance, confessing he remains unable to contemplate his own death.No, I couldn't face that now no. I wanted to see my kids grow up and see my grandchildren and there were so many more things that I wanted to do, he explained.Ms McCall recognised the conversation had ventured into unexpectedly profound territory for early morning radio but maintained that her newfound attitude feels freeing.It feels liberating though, that's what is interesting about it, she reflected, adding that surviving their ordeals has left both presenters feeling profoundly grateful for a second chance.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
March 27, 2026