2FM presenter Louise McSharry diagnosed with cancer

Louise broke the news on air with Ryan Tubridy this morning.

2FM presenter Louise McSharry diagnosed with cancer

National radio broadcaster Louise McSharry said this morning that she has been diagnosed with cancer.

The 31 year old - who took over Dave Fanning’s nightly spot on RTÉ’s 2fm - spoke about her diagnosis on the station earlier today, saying she learned last week that she has Hodgkin’s lymphoma - which is cancer of the white blood cells.

Speaking to Ryan Tubridy this morning, Louise said that she has been in ill health for the last few months.

She had her appendix removed last December, which in turn had developed an abscess, and she lost her appetite afterwards as well and felt “a bit strange”.

The DJ also claimed she had trouble sleeping and her periods stopped, but added that she is determined to remain positive and described herself as “very lucky” saying “I have genuinely no doubt I’m going to be fine”.

She explained that Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a curable cancer and that 80% of those diagnosed are cured after their first round of treatment.

“I’m going to do six months of chemotherapy and after six months, they’re going to tell me I’m cured and can go back to my life," she added.

Tweets of support have been flooding in since she broke the news on air:

She then took to twitter to thank all of the well wishers.

Louise and her fiance even plan to tie the knot on August 20 next year, which will mark a year to the day of her diagnosis.

In an interview with The Irish Times’s Róisín Ingle earlier this year, she spoke about how her father died of cancer when she was just the tender age of three and how her mother was an alcoholic that moved her family to the United States a week after her seventh birthday.

Listen to that interview here:

Such an inspiration and we wish her a full recovery.

Get well soon Louise!

For cancer information and support, visit the Irish Cancer Society website www.cancer.ie or call: 1800 200 700.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
(C)2024 Disney. Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Hotel Re-Opening Watch: Iconic Disneyland Paris hotel re-opens after two year renovation
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited