Former NRL journalist and podcaster Paul Kent has opened up about the severe side effects of his throat cancer treatment, revealing he has lost 12kg and cannot eat solid food due to painful mouth ulcers.
Speaking on the Fanatics podcast, the 56-year-old said his life has been turned upside down since his diagnosis in January. 'I've lost 12kg... and they tell you not to lose weight as it makes the treatment less effective,' he said. 'I also haven't had a solid meal in five or six weeks... I have ulcers in my mouth and throat, some up to 5cm, so basically it is impossible to eat. Everything I try and eat tastes metallic, like steel wool.'
Kent, who was diagnosed after returning from the Ashes tour in England, underwent treatment at the Chris O'Brien Cancer Centre in Sydney. He recently completed his last chemotherapy session and posted a smiling image on Instagram, saying: 'Last chemo (triple hit) underway today. Four more rounds of radiation left and we are closing this chapter.'
Kent was sacked by News Corp and Fox Sports in 2024 after being involved in a street brawl in Sydney's inner-west. He has since launched two podcasts, Kenty Prime Time and Kenty Blitz, with guests including ARL Commission Chairman Peter V'Landys and Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart.
