Newsreader Dermot Murnaghan today revealed he has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
The former Sky News and BBC broadcaster has said he is ‘feeling well’ despite the devastating news.
Stage 4 is the most advanced stage cancer, meaning cancerous cells have spread beyond the prostate and into other areas of the body. In these cases it is generally not curable, but it is treatable.
The 67-year-old revealed his diagnosis on Twitter this afternoon.
‘I’ve been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced prostate cancer I’m fortunate to have a simply outstanding medical team looking after me, who I can’t thank enough – they are administering the best possible care with expertise, compassion and sensitivity’, he wrote.
‘I’m responding positively to their excellent treatment, and feeling well. I’m blessed to be fortified by the monumental love and support of my wife, family and close friends’.
Newsreader Dermot Murnaghan today revealed he has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer .
Dermot will be taking part in a charity cycle event in support of Sir Chris Hoy, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2023. In his case, the cancer is terminal.
Mr Murnaghan said: ‘Needless to say my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS.
‘Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms’.
