Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew reveals she has cancer in tear-jerking radio confession

Edwina Bartholomew announced in an emotional broadcast on Sunrise on Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer.

The 41-year-old TV star burst into tears as she confessed on television: ‘I have been diagnosed with cancer.

“Um. That’s a shock to say and a hard thing to say,” she continued, her voice breaking with emotion.

“It’s a very good kind. It’s called chronic myeloid leukemia.

“It can be treated with a daily tablet. If I can take care of myself. I will be completely fine.”

The veteran TV star began to cry before telling the audience: “I thought I could handle it.”

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Edwina Bartholomew has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer in a tear-jerking on-air confession on Friday’s Sunrise. Pictured left with co-star Natalie Barr

The 41-year-old TV star burst into tears as she admitted on the radio: ‘I’ve been diagnosed with cancer. I thought I could cope’