BBC Radio 2 star Bob Harris issues cancer update: ‘My daily medication has a devastating effect on my moods’

Radio host Bob Harris has issued a health update after leaving fans concerned following a heartbreaking post.

The 79-year-old, who has presented The Country Show on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday nights since April 1999, was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007. Unfortunately, he has been battling the disease for the past 18 years.

Bob has had prostate cancer since 2007 (Credit: Cover Images)

Bob Harris shares emotional cancer update

In an Instagram post shared on Wednesday (October 29), Bob posted a snapshot of himself resting while in Oxfordshire.

In his caption, he admitted he’s been having a tough time health-wise.

“I am so grateful for my cancer treatment but there are times when the side effects are really tough,” he wrote.

“Feeling very low tonight. Tomorrow I go again…”

Bob was immediately supported by his followers, many of whom were his BBC Radio 2 co-stars.

“Bob I’m sending you an inappropriately long hug xxxxx,” Sara Cox wrote.

“Darling chap. Sorry to hear today hasn’t been so good. All the love to you. You’re very brave and loved xxxx,” Zoe Ball added.

“Sending you loads of love,” Will Young shared.

“Sending huge love to you Bob from us all – on the show and at home xxxx,” Jo Whiley expressed.

“Much love to you Bob… from Annie,” iconic singer Annie Lennox said.

“We need u Bob !!” Harry Hill also shared.

‘I was feeling particularly low’

In a new health update shared yesterday (October 31), Bob gave a “heartfelt thank you” to everyone who had been sending their well wishes, reassuring everyone that he is feeling better.

He explained: “As you know, I have been suffering from Prostate Cancer for many years. Vitaly, the cancer itself is under control…. but – I am on pretty intrusive regime to keep it that way and my daily medication can sometimes have a devastating effect on my moods. The other night was one of those moments. I was feeling particularly low and very vulnerable and I really needed to reach out.”

“All you guys receiving similar hormone treatment right now will know exactly what this feels like. You’re all over the place and feeling as sad as hell. It’s awful and it also gives me an insight into how women feel going through menopause. I see you sister! How the hell do you do it?! Hormone instability is a monster!”

Bob continued: “Anyway, I had absolutely no idea that my post would create such an incredible reaction and I am touched and humbled by the love and concern you guys have been showing me here. It means the world.”

The iconic broadcaster said the messages he received “touched my heart and my soul in a big way”. He concluded: “Thank you for listening and thank you for your caring. There really is love in the world.”

‘I’m still here!’

“I was originally diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 and thanks to the advances in technology, the incredible care I’ve received in the 15 years since then and the phenomenal support from my family… I’m still here!” he wrote on Instagram.

“I occasionally have to go through moments of intensive top-up treatments, and I have to take some pretty hefty daily medication to keep my cancer under control, the difficult side-effects of which can often bring my emotions far too close to the surface! But my cancer was detected early and I count every day as a blessing.”

He then urged men over 50 to get themselves checked out. “My massive advice to any male over 50 reading this is GET YOURSELF CHECKED if you haven’t already. The blood test only takes seconds and it could save your life!” Tom concluded.

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