Bryan Burnett will be taking a break from his evening show in Scotland next week to undergo cancer treatment, according to tonight’s BBC Radio news.
A radio host has announced that he will be taking some time off from his show as he undergoes treatment for cancer. Bryan Burnett shared the news with listeners live on BBC Radio earlier this evening ahead of surgery next week.
Bryan, 60, opened up about his health on his BBC Radio Scotland show Get It On tonight, which he said would be his last episode for a few months. He said that a tumour was discovered during appendix surgery earlier this year, with it announced that he will now have abdominal surgery and chemotherapy as treatment for appendiceal cancer.
He shared that his coworker Grant Stott, 58, will take care of him while he’s off work and that he is expected to make a “full recovery.” Bryan also expressed his gratitude to the radio station’s staff for their assistance with the most recent episode.
Bryan stated to the audience, “This is going to be my last show in a while, and I want to explain why that is.” He continued, “Unfortunately, I’m going to have to take some time off the show to get some cancer treatment.”
He continued, “Application cancer is incredibly rare but treatable, but I do need some surprisingly large abdominal surgery next week. They removed my appendix recently, and they discovered a tumor.”
You know how difficult it will be for me to find that, Bryan continued. “It’s going to mean I’m going to be off work for a couple of months.” I’m expected to recover fully, which is good news, and I’ll return to the show I adore later in the year.
He continued, “I also want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to my brilliant producers for all the hand holding and encouragement that they’ve given me since they found out my news,” referring to his team, who he said is “close.” And I’m confident that they will keep track of how I’m doing over the coming weeks.
After paying tribute to his colleague, he then gave his name to the radio show as Grant. Grant Stott will do most of the shows when I’m off, according to Bryan, so I can be sure that Get It On will be well-versed.
The BBC shared this evening that in a short statement Bryan explained that his treatment involves complex abdominal surgery and chemotherapy.
Bryan also said in a statement shared by the BBC: “I’ve experienced the most incredible care and kindness from the NHS staff who have been looking after me. My surgeon is a Get it On listener so I know I’m in good hands.
Although our listeners have provided me with hundreds of great playlists, I will really miss the chat and music when I’m away, so that will keep me going for the next few months.
BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine added: “Bryan is one of our most popular broadcasters on Radio Scotland and I know listeners will join us in wishing him well as he embarks on his treatment. We look forward to welcoming him back to the Get it On studio once he’s recovered.”
Source: Mirror
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