Bill Turnbull has given his supporters an update on his health, after being diagnosed with incurable prostate and bone cancer at the end of last year.
Returning to his old stomping ground at ‘BBC Breakfast’ on Wednesday, Bill revealed he had undergone nine rounds of chemotherapy in the last year, insisting he remained optimistic about his condition.
He explained: “I did nine rounds of chemotherapy, which is a bit of a grind to be honest. That finished a few weeks ago.
“The effects of the chemo have been wearing off, which means my energy levels are back up and I feel a lot better in that respect.”
Bill added: “I’ve still got the disease and we’ve got an awfully long way to go, but for the moment I’m feeling OK.”
“You have to be positive, don’t you? I know I’m not going to get cured and I’m realistic about the long-term prospects, but they’re not bad.
“Most importantly, I really do think I’ve had a wonderful life, with amazing experiences as a reporter and a presenter. And if it was all to end tomorrow, I couldn’t have any complaints. I’ve had a really marvellous time.”
Shortly before discovering his diagnosis, Bill pre-recorded an appearance on a celebrity edition of the ‘Great British Bake Off’ in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, and had viewers in tears when he filmed a video discussing his condition.
How To Spot The Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer
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Needing to rush to the toilet This can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:Getty )
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Blood in your urine or semen This can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:GETTY )
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Feeling that your bladder has not emptied fully This can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:GETTY )
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Difficulty getting an erection (impotence)This can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:GETTY )
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Pain in your bones, such as your back and hips This can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:GETTY )
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Straining or taking a long time while urinatingThis can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:Shutterstock)
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Tiredness, loss of appetite and feeling generally unwell This can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:GETTY )
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Needing to urinate more frequently, often during the night This can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:GETTY )
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Weak flowThis can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:GETTY )
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Weight lossThis can be one symptom of prostate cancer but may be indicative of another condition. See your GP if in doubt. (credit:GETTY)