Stephen Fry reveals recent cancer battle in emotional video
He posted the update to his blog
Last updated 23rd Feb 2018
Author and broadcaster Stephen Fry has revealed his secret battle with prostate cancer in an emotional 12 minute video uploaded to his personal blog this morning.
The QI presenter, who has been out of the public eye for the last few months, sat in front of the camera as he shared the news with his fans.
He said, "For the last two months I've been in the throes of a rather unwelcome and unexpected adventure. I'm sorry I haven't felt able to talk about it till now, but here I am explaining what has been going on."
Admitting he went to see his doctor to get the flu jab, Stephen revealed he had a general check up whilst he was there, with various samples and tests. After the results came back, Stephen's PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels were high, resulting in him going for an MRI scan.
While a normal level for PSA is under four nanograms per millilitre, Stephen revealed his was 4.95.
After going under a biopsy, Stephen revealed he was given the news he had prostate cancer, but admitted it doesn't look like the cancer has spread.
Discussing what his options were, the 60-year-old said, “One option was radiotherapy but it's a long process. The other was to get rid of the prostate by sending little robots in through tiny holes in the stomach.
"They took the prostate out, and eleven lymph nodes. It was an aggressive little b-----. If you're wondering why I've been out of the public eye - I'm sure you haven't - I wanted to recover out of the public eye."
Watch his video below:
Updating his fans, Stephen shared the news that doctors believe the cancer has been removed successfully, with his chances of getting a different type of cancer very low.
However, he did state they won't know 100% until he gets his PSA levels checked again.
He said, "For the moment I am fit and well and healthy."
Stephen ended the video by urging people to get themselves checked and to follow their doctor's advice.
He then added, "Here's hoping I've got another few years on this planet."
We wish Stephen well in his recovery!