TV presenter reveals stage four cancer

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has revealed he has been recognized with stage 4 prostate most cancers.The previous ITV, BBC and Sky Information journalist, 67, stated he was “responding positively” to remedy and was “feeling nicely”.”I am lucky to have a merely excellent medical group taking care of me, who I am unable to thank sufficient – they’re administering the very best care with experience, compassion and sensitivity,” he wrote on X.Murnaghan introduced the principle information programmes on ITV and the BBC earlier than spending 16 years as one in every of Sky’s lead anchors, and has additionally hosted BBC Two quiz present Eggheads.His submit began: “Some private information……I have been recognized with Stage IV superior prostate most cancers.”He continued: “I am responding positively to their wonderful remedy, and feeling nicely.”I am blessed to be fortified by the monumental love and assist of my spouse, household and shut associates.”For sure my message to all males over 50, in excessive danger teams, or displaying signs, is get your self examined and marketing campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS.”Early detection is essential. And remember, this illness can generally progress quickly with out apparent signs.”He added that he’s hoping to participate in a charity bike experience organised by Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, who additionally has prostate most cancers, in Glasgow in September.Murnaghan began his profession at Channel 4 Information earlier than fronting ITV programmes together with The Large Story and the Information at 10 from 1993-97, and the channel’s Night Information and Nightly Information from 1999-2001.He moved to the BBC in 2002, as one of many foremost hosts of BBC Breakfast, the Six O’Clock Information and the Ten O’Clock Information.He additionally introduced Eggheads for 11 years from 2003, and was one of many faces of Sky Information from 2007-23.He has additionally hosted the documentaries Crimes That Shook Britain for Channel 5, and Killer Britain for the Crime + Investigation UK channel.