Piers Morgan had a cancer scare "a few years ago."
The ‘Good Morning Britain’ star was told there was a chance he could have prostate cancer when a blood test came back with high levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) but, fortunately for him, further investigation discovered he was fine.
Speaking on the breakfast show on Tuesday (06.03.18), he said: "I had a bit of a scare with this a few years ago but fortunately for me it was alright, but my levels were high raised … It really struck me when I had that little scare – everyone has had a scare – that awful feeling of dread that this might be it and you have ‘the big C’."
Piers’ admission came while him and Susanna Reid were discussing Bill Turnbull as the newsreader has revealed his cancer had spread to his ribs, hips, pelvis and leg.
Bill, 62, was diagnosed after a trip to the doctor because he was concerned about his "pee pattern" and a year of dull pain, but he admits he wishes he had gone to his GP sooner, as it may have reduced the chance of the cancer spreading.
He said: "The contract I thought I had with life has been shortened quite a bit. [I] wasn’t aware there was something going on inside me. Maybe if I’d got it earlier and stopped it at the prostate, I’d be in a much better state."
The ‘Songs of Praise’ host revealed his diagnosis carries a life expectancy of 10 years, and he is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment to reduce the spread.
Recalling his conversation with the doctor, he said: "He said, ‘Ten years’, and then, crazily, I drove home and thought – did he say ten years? Five years? What did he say? It was all such a blur."
But, despite the upsetting news, Bill is doing his best to think positive.
Speaking to the Radio Times magazine, he said: "You have to be positive, don’t you? I know I’m not going to get cured and I’m realistic about the long-term prospects, but they’re not bad. Most importantly, I really do think I’ve had a wonderful life, with amazing experiences as a reporter and a presenter. And if it was all to end tomorrow, I couldn’t have any complaints. I’ve had a really marvellous time."
Piers Morgan had cancer scare ‘few years ago’
