BBC Radio's Bryan Burnett steps away from mic to treat ‘incredibly rare' cancer
BBC Radio Scotland host Bryan Burnett announced he will be taking time off from his show, Get It On Tonight, to undergo treatment for 'incredibly rare' appendix cancer.
Burnett revealed his diagnosis during his live show, explaining that a tumour was discovered when his appendix was recently removed.
He will undergo complex abdominal surgery and chemotherapy, with colleague Grant Stott filling in during his absence.
Burnett expressed gratitude to his team and the NHS staff, noting that his surgeon is a listener of his show and that he expects to make a full recovery and return to the air later in the year.
Hayley Valentine of BBC Radio Scotland conveyed well wishes to Burnett on behalf of listeners and the station, anticipating his return to the studio after his recovery.
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