BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris, 80, shares major update after revealing cancer is ‘taking more of a hold’

BBC Radio 2 star Bob Harris has shared a health update – after revealing his cancer is ‘taking more of a hold’. The 80-year-old was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 and managed the disease with treatment before recent setbacks. BBC Radio 2 legend Bob Harris has shared a new health update amid his cancer battle Credit: whisperingbob/ Instagram Bob presented The Country Show from April 1999 to April 2026 Credit: Instagram/whisperingbob Bob officially announced he was stepping down from The Country Show on June 4 and later told how his cancer treatment was “going well.” Taking to Instagram, Bob gave his followers a fresh update via a new video. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! He said in the clip: “Hey folks, it’s Bob here and you know I said I’ve got some news. “I’m so thrilled to be able to bring you this news. Bob’s Instagram followers flocked to share their reactions to his news Credit: whisperingbob/ Instagram Last month, Bob shared an update saying the cancer was “taking more of a hold” Credit: instagram “I was speaking this morning with my oncologist, the amazing Costi and we are going to continue with my cancer 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. “I can see the pathway of my life ahead of me opening up again.” At this point, Bob revealed he also had a second piece of news to share, but would reveal it on Tuesday at 10am. Most read in TV One person commented: “Excellent news Bob!!!!” Another added: “Excellent news Bob, everyone is 100% backing you for your recovery.” It comes after Bob shared a devastating health update on his cancer battle last month, as he revealed the disease is “taking more of a hold.” Bob shared two selfies from his hospital bed as he assured fans he’s trying to keep positive. He said: “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. “As regular followers will know, earlier this year I was forced to step back from BBC Radio 2 to concentrate on treatment and rest. “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.“ Bob continued: “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. “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. I should know the outcome quite soon.” Comment now