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'The pathway of my life ahead of me is opening up again': BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris reveals his cancer treatment is 'getting back under control' in a positive health update

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Farmer, C. (2026, September 21). 'The pathway of my life ahead of me is opening up again': BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris reveals his cancer treatment is 'getting back under control' in a positive health update. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16147563/The-pathway-life-ahead-opening-BBC-Radio-2s-Bob-Harris-reveals-cancer-treatment-getting-control-positive-health-update.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Bob Harris, an 80-year-old BBC Radio 2 veteran known as "Whispering Bob," shared positive news about his ongoing battle with prostate cancer on Instagram. He reported that his treatment is getting back under control and he can see a path ahead for his life. The update was met with supportive comments from fellow DJs like Dermot O'Leary, Sarah Millican, and Trevor Nelson. Harris recently stepped down from hosting his Radio 2 shows due to his health but has been enjoying time with family during his recovery.
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Bob Harris, an 80-year-old broadcaster known as "Whispering Bob" for his work on BBC Radio 2, shared a positive health update via Instagram on Sunday. He revealed that after stepping back from hosting Radio 2 Country and Sounds of the 70s due to ill health, his cancer treatment is now "getting back under control." Harris has been battling prostate cancer for 19 years. In June, he announced his forced departure from radio shows to focus on treatment and rest following a 56-year broadcasting career. The update comes after speaking with his oncologist, Costi, who confirmed the positive direction of his health. Harris expressed optimism about the future pathway of his life opening up again, sharing this news with his 104k Instagram followers while enjoying time with loved ones in Oxfordshire.

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Sharing photos from his hospital bed with his 104k Instagram followers, the broadcaster said there 'have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis', but he has been enjoying time, the 'most precious commodity' with his loved ones since stepping back from work In June he announced that his ill health was 'forcing' him to step down from hosting his Radio 2 shows, Radio 2 Country and Sounds of the 70s after a 56 year broadcasting career (pictured in April) '
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🔮 'As regular followers will know, earlier this year I was forced to step back from @bbcradio2 to concentrate on treatment and rest.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris has revealed his cancer treatment is 'getting back under control' in a positive health update. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the broadcasting veteran, 80, known as 'Whispering Bob', shared a video in which he stated he was 'so thrilled' to give the good news on his 19-year battle with prostate cancer. asserted
he → see → cancer
He said: Hey folks, it's Bob here and you know I said I've got some news. asserted
I → say → news
I'm so thrilled to be able to bring you this news... asserted
I → bring → news
I was speaking this morning with my oncologist, the amazing Costi and we are going to continue with my cancer treatment. asserted
we → speak → treatment
We're getting back under control, I was a little bit worried a short time ago, but everything is getting back under control now... asserted
everything → get → control
'I can see the pathway of my life ahead of me opening up again.' Bob added a caption reading: 'The sun is shining and I'm so happy to bring you this fantastic news. asserted
I → see → news
The weekend starts here…' asserted
weekend → start → ?
BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris has revealed his cancer treatment is 'getting back under control' in a positive health update Dermot O'Leary revelled in the good news, writing: 'The best news. asserted
O'Leary → reveal → news
Well done champ x', while Sarah Millican added: 'Wonderful news xxx' and fellow DJ Trevor Nelson wrote: 'Really happy for you Bob' asserted
Nelson → do → you
Dermot O'Leary revelled in the good news, writing: 'The best news. asserted
O'Leary → revel → news
Well done champ x,' while Sarah Millican added: 'Wonderful news xxx' and fellow DJ Trevor Nelson wrote: 'Really happy for you Bob asserted
Nelson → do → you
Seemingly in the mood to celebrate, Bob headed on a boys' weekend with his sons Dylan and Ben to Oxfordshire, during which they posed for a selfie. asserted
they → celebrate → selfie
Earlier this month, Bob gave update on his battle with stage four prostate cancer, telling fans the disease is 'taking more of a hold'. asserted
disease → give → hold
In June he announced that ill health had forced him to step down from hosting his Radio 2 shows, Radio 2 Country and Sounds Of The 70s after a 56-year broadcasting career. asserted
health → announce → career
Sharing photos from his hospital bed with his 104k Instagram followers, Bob said there 'have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis', but he has been enjoying time, the 'most precious commodity' with his loved ones since stepping back from work. asserted
he → share → work
'It has been a while since I last posted a health update and I want to let you know how I'm getting on, because there have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis,' he began his post. asserted
he → post → post
'As regular followers will know, earlier this year I was forced to step back from @bbcradio2 to concentrate on treatment and rest. asserted
I → know → treatment
I have been missing my programmes so much, but this space has given me a most beautiful summer here at home, enjoying a most precious commodity… TIME. asserted
space → miss → commodity
Seemingly in the mood to celebrate, Bob headed on a boys' weekend with his sons Dylan (left) and Ben (right) to Oxfordshire, during which they posed for a selfie ' asserted
they → celebrate → selfie
I feel very blessed to have been able to spend lovely moments with family and friends (some of which I've posted here on Instagram) in the glorious summer sunshine, but during this time my cancer has been getting more of a hold.' asserted
cancer → feel → hold
Harris continued, assuring his fans that 'I still feel well but I am now at the start of an intensive course of intravenous radiotherapy which we are confident will keep things at bay. asserted
we → continue → bay
I should know the outcome quite soon.' asserted
I → know → outcome
'It is possible to live successfully with stage four prostate cancer (as demonstrated by the incredible Chris Hoy,' he continued, 'and Chris will know as well as anyone, it's a very emotional roller coaster. asserted
it → live → anyone
'But, as you know, I'm an extremely positive person, and I continue to be determined to continue to get the best out of everyday.' asserted
I → know → everyday
Addressing his followers, he added: 'My message to you if you too are going through a difficult time is this: NEVER GIVE IN. asserted
you → address → time
Sharing photos from his hospital bed with his 104k Instagram followers, the broadcaster said there 'have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis', but he has been enjoying time, the 'most precious commodity' with his loved ones since stepping back from work In June he announced that his ill health was 'forcing' him to step down from hosting his Radio 2 shows, Radio 2 Country and Sounds of the 70s after a 56 year broadcasting career (pictured in April) ' asserted
health → share → April
I was in tears when I left the hospital with my son Miles on Friday.' asserted
I → leave → Friday
Harris ended his message by revealing that he is continuing to work, telling fans: 'Me and 3bweb have just launched a brand new playlist service on my web site and I know I'll be there onstage at my Stand By Me Concert with Robert Plant and all my friends at the Royal Albert Hall on 2nd December and beyond, so I am still working and looking way into the future.' 'Thank you for all the love and support you send me. asserted
you → end → me
Your kind words mean more than you will ever know. asserted
you → mean → more
And always remember…live every day the best you can and just keep going. asserted
you → remember → ?
You can do this. asserted
You → do → this
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