Former Great British Bake Off contestant Karen Wright has revealed she is undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer after major surgery
The 68-year-old, who appeared on the Channel 4 programme in 2018, shared an update from her hospital bed and thanked fellow baker Terry Hartill for making a long journey to support her
The pair formed a close friendship during the series and have remained in regular contact
Wright’s post prompted an outpouring of support from fans
Bowel cancer affects more than 48,000 people in the UK each year, with symptoms including changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain and blood in the stool.