This Morning's beloved television doctor, Dr Philippa Kaye, has shared a heartfelt and personal update from hospital as she prepared to undergo surgery. The medical broadcaster took to Instagram on the day of her operation, posting a video of herself in hospital attire while getting ready for the procedure.
An Emotional Pre-Surgery Message
In the poignant clip, Dr Kaye delivered a message of trust and resilience to her followers. "When the day of the surgery arrives, the time for worry is over," her post caption read. "No more questions or concerns. You put your big girl pants on. You trust in your team and you let go. See you on the other side."
She chose Sara Bareilles's empowering song Brave as the backing track for her video, reinforcing her message of courage. Accompanying the post, she penned an analogy about trust: "You don't ask the pilot how he flies the plane - you get on and trust them to take you away. That is what I do on op day - trust the team. Let's go."
Flood of Support from Fans and Followers
The update prompted an immediate and overwhelming wave of encouragement from her supporters in the comments section. One fan wrote warmly: "Sending you much love for a speedy recovery wonderful lady." Another commented with affection: "Lots of healing vibes coming your way xx."
Further messages of support poured in, with one admirer adding: "Thinking of you and your family...wishing you all the luck in the world..." Another backer declared with certainty: "You've got this lovely lady." Additional well-wishes included: "Sending love and hugs your way, trust and positivity," and "Thinking of you today! Hope the surgery goes well."
Seven Years After Cancer Battle
This surgery comes seven years after Dr Philippa Kaye's successful battle with bowel cancer. While she maintained privacy regarding the exact nature of the current operation and any specific medical condition, the timing is significant given her health history.
The mother-of-three was originally diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer at the age of 39. Her treatment at that time was intensive, involving a rigorous six-month course of chemotherapy combined with a major 12-hour surgical procedure to remove all remaining malignant tissue.
Celebrating Being Cancer-Free
In a memorable moment in October 2020, Dr Kaye revealed live on air during This Morning that she had been given the all-clear. She told hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield with palpable excitement: "For the first time in nearly 18 months I am able to say that I am cancer free, that is huge, and I am hugely excited to be out of my day pyjamas to speak to you!"
Despite this joyful news, Dr Kaye has been transparent about the ongoing need for vigilance. She previously explained that her cancer was related to a genetic mutation which effectively doubles her lifetime risk of bowel cancer compared to the general population.
"Even though my latest scans and colonoscopy last August were clear, I will continue to have to be assessed annually," she wrote in a piece for The Sun. "Because although my cancer was treated, my genes remain and my risk is still double the general population."
This latest hospital update underscores her continued journey with health, resilience, and the importance of medical monitoring, while showcasing the strong bond she shares with her supportive audience.
