lizann
08-07-2013, 00:03
Sir Michael Parkinson has revealed that he has prostate cancer.
The veteran broadcaster and former chat show host said he was having radiotherapy and was confident of returning to full health.
"It was a great shock, but I have been told to expect to make a full recovery," he said.
Sir Michael, 78, known as Parky to his fans, was diagnosed with the disease in May after a routine health check last year.
"When you are told you have something like cancer, it is a shock. But the cancer specialist said: 'I will assure you, you will not die of this.'
"I am concerned about it, of course, but I am not frightened of it."
hope he recovers
The veteran broadcaster and former chat show host said he was having radiotherapy and was confident of returning to full health.
"It was a great shock, but I have been told to expect to make a full recovery," he said.
Sir Michael, 78, known as Parky to his fans, was diagnosed with the disease in May after a routine health check last year.
"When you are told you have something like cancer, it is a shock. But the cancer specialist said: 'I will assure you, you will not die of this.'
"I am concerned about it, of course, but I am not frightened of it."
hope he recovers