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Sky News star issues fresh health update in devastating cancer battle – 12 years after being diagnosed with illness

Published on April 16, 2025 at 02:59 PM

A SKY News presenter shared a new health update amidst her devastating cancer battle.

Jacquie Beltrao, 59, was in 2013 and has spoken openly about her fight with the disease.

Jacquie Beltrao of Sky News in an interview.
Jacquie Beltrao was first diagnosed with breast cancer over a decade ago
Woman receiving intravenous treatment in a medical facility.
Jacquie shared a new health update with her fans
Jacquie Beltrao presenting Sky News Sunrise.
The former Olympic gymnast is now a sports presenter on Sky News

The former Olympic gymnast took to social media to share a new health update with her followers.

She penned: “It's Zometa bone injection day, as usual the nurses in the chemo suite were lovely and I had a snooze in the chair.

“I've got a “to-do” list as long as my arm – I've done none of it.”

One of Jacquie's followers extended their well wishes – and asked what a Zometa bone injection is.

Jacquie replied: “It hardens my bones which were like aero by taking calcium out of the blood – stops cancer spreading in the bones I think is the plan.”

Another follower commented: “I’ll be getting mine in two weeks. Thank God for researchers.”

A third wrote: “You take all the time you need. You are awesome.”

While a fourth said: “Good luck with your fight and with the list.”

Earlier this year, Jacquie shared a poignant update with fans on

Sharing an photo of herself in hospital, she penned on Instagram: “Me in chemo for a 2nd time in 2020.

“Diagnosed with incurable stage 4 breast cancer at the time I thought I was going to die.

“It was very scary. I'm now in remission which is great but not guaranteed forever.

“So on #worldcancerday I say #dowhatmakesyouhappy. Because you never know if life will throw you the cancer curveball.

“Big love to anyone going through treatment or a diagnosis right now.”

One follower commented: “Good luck! You are an inspiration. My breast cancer returned in my spine after 10years, in 2023, stable atm and cherishing every day x”.

Another wrote: “Sending huge love Jacquie! You radiate such positivity.”

In 2021, Jacquie was left fearing she had after doctors discovered her stage-four breast cancer had spread to her spine and legs.

However, thanks to an incredible drug called— previously used for— she was later cancer free.

The mum-of-three also had the chance towho played a crucial role in her treatment.

Hugging one of the researchers, she expressed her gratitude, calling them her “heroes”.

She told Flying Eze on Sunday in an exclusive interview: “Seeing Andrew, I was immediately compelled to just give him a massive hug — the bloke saved my life.

“Without him and his team making it possible for someone with breast cancer like me to take this drug, who knows where I would be now.

“I certainly wouldn’t be two years cancer free. Andrew is like a superhero to me.

“It really is a miracle what happened to me. And going to see them made me realise where the miracle happened.”;

Jacquie Beltrao in a black coat, smiling.
Jacquie also shared a poignant update on World Cancer Day earlier this year
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