Wayne Sleep has confirmed his cancer diagnosis. Posting on Instagram on Sunday, the dancer said he has been undergoing treatment at the Royal Marsden since the summer.
Sharing a photo of himself at an exhibition, the 78-year-old wrote: "A few people have commented that I haven't been looking quite my usual self recently, so I thought I would share an update. Since the summer, I have been undergoing treatment for cancer. I'm pleased to say that the treatment appears to be working, and I am on the mend thanks to all at the Royal Marsden and am looking forward to getting back to full strength."
Message to Fans
He concluded: "I'm in good spirits and feeling positive about the future. Thank you to everyone for their kindness and concern."
"Photo here on Friday at @kewgardens looking at the wonderful Henry Moore exhibition." Shortly after posting, Sleep was inundated with messages from fans.
"So sorry to hear this, Wayne, sending you love and strength for a speedy recovery," replied one. "Wayne, sending you love and strength as you continue to improve and get well. Only good wishes and positive thoughts for one of our greatest entertainers," noted a second. "Oh, Wayne! Look after yourself and get well!" commented a third.
Previous Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Sleep, who has spoken openly about his health, was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015. He told The Mirror that his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels had first been flagged in 2010.
"For my job, I have to have a regular health check and, at 60, it flagged that I had a problem with my prostate. A blood test measuring PSA was higher than normal, so they did an MRI and biopsy," he explained. "They have to put a camera and a device up your bottom to snip off tissue – it was like an electric shock. But everything came back fine, and my PSA levels dropped to normal."
Following his own diagnosis, Sleep became a patron for Prostate Cancer UK.
