BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris has shared a new health update after revealing that his prostate cancer has spread. The 80-year-old broadcaster posted a photo on Instagram showing him smiling and giving a thumbs-up while sitting in a wicker armchair, wearing a striped dressing gown, with a walking frame visible in the background.
In the caption, Harris wrote: 'Hiya Folks! I hope you're all ok. Sending you all my love.' Fans responded with messages of support, with one commenting: 'Sending all the love your way' and another saying: 'Fab photo. Looking great. Keep up the good work.'
Harris was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 and had managed it with treatment. However, in April he disclosed that the cancer had spread to his upper spine. He shared a photo with a walking stick and explained that scans revealed the spread, leading to a course of radiotherapy. He said: 'I immediately began a course of radiotherapy – two weeks in hospital in total – to bring things back under control. Thankfully I’m back at home now, on the pathway to recovery and feeling stronger every day.'
Harris thanked his family and the BBC Radio 2 team for their support, and expressed his intention to return to his shows, targeting mid-May for his Country programme and the end of May for Sounds of the 70s. He also thanked stand-in presenters Darius Rucker and Shaun Keaveny.
