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BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris has revealed his cancer treatment is 'getting back under control' in a positive health update.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the broadcasting veteran, 80, known as 'Whispering Bob', shared a video in which he stated he was 'so thrilled' to give the good news on his 19-year battle with prostate cancer.
He said: Hey folks, it's Bob here and you know I said I've got some news. I'm so thrilled to be able to bring you this news...
'I was speaking this morning with my oncologist, the amazing Costi and we are going to continue with my cancer treatment. We're getting back under control, I was a little bit worried a short time ago, but everything is getting back under control now...
'I can see the pathway of my life ahead of me opening up again.'
Bob added a caption reading: 'The sun is shining and I'm so happy to bring you this fantastic news. Never lose the faith folks! The weekend starts here…'
BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris has revealed his cancer treatment is 'getting back under control' in a positive health update
Dermot O'Leary revelled in the good news, writing: 'The best news. Well done champ x', while Sarah Millican added: 'Wonderful news xxx' and fellow DJ Trevor Nelson wrote: 'Really happy for you Bob'
Dermot O'Leary revelled in the good news, writing: 'The best news. Well done champ x,' while Sarah Millican added: 'Wonderful news xxx' and fellow DJ Trevor Nelson wrote: 'Really happy for you Bob.'
Seemingly in the mood to celebrate, Bob headed on a boys' weekend with his sons Dylan and Ben to Oxfordshire, during which they posed for a selfie.
Earlier this month, Bob gave update on his battle with stage four prostate cancer, telling fans the disease is 'taking more of a hold'.
In June he announced that ill health had forced him to step down from hosting his Radio 2 shows, Radio 2 Country and Sounds Of The 70s after a 56-year broadcasting career.
Sharing photos from his hospital bed with his 104k Instagram followers, Bob said there 'have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis', but he has been enjoying time, the 'most precious commodity' with his loved ones since stepping back from work.
'It has been a while since I last posted a health update and I want to let you know how I'm getting on, because there have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis,' he began his post.
'As regular followers will know, earlier this year I was forced to step back from @bbcradio2 to concentrate on treatment and rest. I have been missing my programmes so much, but this space has given me a most beautiful summer here at home, enjoying a most precious commodity… TIME.'
Seemingly in the mood to celebrate, Bob headed on a boys' weekend with his sons Dylan (left) and Ben (right) to Oxfordshire, during which they posed for a selfie
'I feel very blessed to have been able to spend lovely moments with family and friends (some of which I've posted here on Instagram) in the glorious summer sunshine, but during this time my cancer has been getting more of a hold.'
Harris continued, assuring his fans that 'I still feel well but I am now at the start of an intensive course of intravenous radiotherapy which we are confident will keep things at bay. I should know the outcome quite soon.'
'It is possible to live successfully with stage four prostate cancer (as demonstrated by the incredible Chris Hoy,' he continued, 'and Chris will know as well as anyone, it's a very emotional roller coaster.'
'But, as you know, I'm an extremely positive person, and I continue to be determined to continue to get the best out of everyday.'
Addressing his followers, he added: 'My message to you if you too are going through a difficult time is this: NEVER GIVE IN. Fight with all your might to keep going.'
Sharing photos from his hospital bed with his 104k Instagram followers, the broadcaster said there 'have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis', but he has been enjoying time, the 'most precious commodity' with his loved ones since stepping back from work
In June he announced that his ill health was 'forcing' him to step down from hosting his Radio 2 shows, Radio 2 Country and Sounds of the 70s after a 56 year broadcasting career (pictured in April)
'It isn't always easy. I was in tears when I left the hospital with my son Miles on Friday.'
Harris ended his message by revealing that he is continuing to work, telling fans: 'Me and 3bweb have just launched a brand new playlist service on my web site and I know I'll be there onstage at my Stand By Me Concert with Robert Plant and all my friends at the Royal Albert Hall on 2nd December and beyond, so I am still working and looking way into the future.'
'Thank you for all the love and support you send me. Your kind words mean more than you will ever know. And always remember…live every day the best you can and just keep going. You can do this. Sending you the best of my love.'
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