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Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Channel 10 presenter Barry Du Bois reveals how he beat doctors' grim prediction by 16 years as he opens up about cancer journey
Channel 10 star Barry Du Bois has revealed an early blood test is "one of the reasons" he believes he is still alive, 16 years after he was given a grim health prediction upon being diagnosed with cancer. The former The Living Room co-host was diagnosed with solitary plasmacytoma in 2010, which is a rare form of blood cancer. The diagnosis later developed to myeloma, an incurable cancer that develops in plasma cells and attacks bone marrow. Du Bois was given a heart-wrenching prognosis of just three months to live but more than 15 years on, the 64-year-old beloved TV presenter has continued to defy the odds. Speaking to Gold 101.7 hosts Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller on Wednesday, Du Bois described his disbelief upon hearing his initial diagnosis. "It was a real shock. But spoiler alert, I don't have to tell you I'm still here," the expert builder and gardener said. Du Bois' interview comes ahead of Men's Health Week, which takes place between June 9 and 15 to cast a spotlight on men's health challenges and the importance of raising awareness. "There's still a stigma, there always will be. The 'alpha male' thing - 'yeah I'll be right, I'll be ok,'" Du Bois said. The father of two stressed the importance of early detection and getting a blood test if something does not feel right, saying it was "one of the things" that saved him. "If you're not feeling that well physically, get it checked out. Get that blood test. An early blood test is one of the reasons why I am here 16 years later," Du Bois told the radio show. "If I hadn't have taken it up, maybe three months later that would have happened, but the early detection is one of the things that saved me. "Be curious. I always say, think of how you can do things better and be aware of who's around you. If you're unsure about the health of someone else, ask them, especially with mental health." Du Bois became emotional as he spoke about his twins Arabella and Bennett, who turn 13 years old this week, and that he was extremely grateful to see his kids achieve such a significant milestone. Keller commended Du Bois for his positive mindset. "Even in the darkest times for you, you've always said you're the luckiest man alive. Your attitude has played such a big part in your survival," she said. Du Bois said mindfulness, self-belief and connection form a "big part" of a person's general health. "People will give up on you, but if you don't give up on yourself, you'll stay here forever," the TV presenter said. "We're all heading to the same spot, but it's how you live every day." Du Bois learned his cancer had returned while filming Channel 10's The Living Room, which he co-hosted with Keller, Aussie vet Chris Brown and prominent chef Miguel Maestre.
West Australian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Barry Du Bois: Aussie TV presenter reveals heartbreaking moment he was given ‘three months to live'
TV presenter Barry Du Bois has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer, revealing in a moving letter that a doctor once told him he only had 'three months to live'. Du Bois detailed the emotional moment he was sitting in a cold consultation room at St Vincent's Hospital, with his wife by his side, after ongoing a series of scans and biopsies. 'A doctor who had known me for only a few hours looked me in the eye and told me I had three months to live,' he wrote in an essay published by the Herald Sun . He said there were three doctors in the room when he heard the crushing news, but bravely told them, 'Thanks for your advice, but I'm not interested in that, and I'd rather you left the room.' 'You might not know the kind of will I have to live, but if you do your job, I'll do the rest.' While that doctor's prognosis turned out to be wrong, Du Bois continues to live with Multiple Myleoma, an incurable type of blood cancer that affects the immune system and attacks the bone marrow. In the letter, Du Bois recalled other times in his life where he has had to face 'heavy curve balls'. He had previously fallen 14m off a roof, leaving him with a broken back and shattered leg, and later went through years of failed fertility treatment with his wife, Leonie, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer just two weeks after a miscarriage on their 12th round of IVF. 'When I got my diagnosis – incurable cancer, three months to live – I didn't fall apart.. I didn't make peace with that prognosis,' the Living Room presenter said. 'I knew that from leaning into the previous adversities of life I had the resilience to give the fight of my life.' Du Bois first appeared on television screens in 2011 as a contestant on a renovating series before becoming a co-host on The Living Room, Amanda Keller, Dr Chris Brown and Miguel Maestre. In 2012, Du Bois and Leonie welcomed two twins via surrogacy, calling it the most 'extraordinary moment' of his life. 'They are the reason I keep fighting, the reason I stay strong, the reason I smile every morning.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie TV star pens letter after given three months to live
TV presenter Barry Du Bois has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer, revealing in a moving letter that a doctor once told him he only had 'three months to live'. Du Bois detailed the emotional moment he was sitting in a cold consultation room at St Vincent's Hospital, with his wife by his side, after ongoing a series of scans and biopsies. 'A doctor who had known me for only a few hours looked me in the eye and told me I had three months to live,' he wrote in an essay published by the Herald Sun. He said there were three doctors in the room when he heard the crushing news, but bravely told them, 'Thanks for your advice, but I'm not interested in that, and I'd rather you left the room.' 'You might not know the kind of will I have to live, but if you do your job, I'll do the rest.' While that doctor's prognosis turned out to be wrong, Du Bois continues to live with Multiple Myleoma, an incurable type of blood cancer that affects the immune system and attacks the bone marrow. In the letter, Du Bois recalled other times in his life where he has had to face 'heavy curve balls'. He had previously fallen 14m off a roof, leaving him with a broken back and shattered leg, and later went through years of failed fertility treatment with his wife, Leonie, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer just two weeks after a miscarriage on their 12th round of IVF. 'When I got my diagnosis – incurable cancer, three months to live – I didn't fall apart.. I didn't make peace with that prognosis,' the Living Room presenter said. 'I knew that from leaning into the previous adversities of life I had the resilience to give the fight of my life.' Du Bois first appeared on television screens in 2011 as a contestant on a renovating series before becoming a co-host on The Living Room, Amanda Keller, Dr Chris Brown and Miguel Maestre. In 2012, Du Bois and Leonie welcomed two twins via surrogacy, calling it the most 'extraordinary moment' of his life. 'They are the reason I keep fighting, the reason I stay strong, the reason I smile every morning.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
More state officials speak out on Penn State campus closures: ‘It's disheartening'
DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — Since the Penn State Board of Trustees voted last week to close seven branch campuses, including DuBois, we've heard from several state officials who've raised concerns. 'It's disheartening to see them pull out and leave rural Pennsylvania at a loss here, so we will meet the challenges that this presents,' Senator Wayne Langerholc said. When we spoke with a donor of the Penn State DuBois campus earlier in May, they expressed concern about the buildings that they've donated to. Langerholc says that they're working to figure out a plan so the buildings don't sit vacant. 'We've been in talks and we'll continue to talk with any entity that you know believes in rural Pennsylvania in rural Clearfield County and wants to invest. I think that anyone that's willing to invest will find that we have incredible people in this region, we have incredible work ethic, we have incredible knowledge, we have incredible drive,' Langerholc said. More on Penn State University campus closures Senator Langerholc also expressed concerns about another move that could hurt rural communities; the state's plan to close Quehanna Bootcamp and SCI Rockview, but he remains optimistic. 'We will meet these challenges head on, and I'm confident on that front that we'll be able to hold those prisons in as well, but we will meet the challenges head on,' Langerholc added. The seven Penn State campuses are set to close their doors after the spring 2027 semester, but first, the closures must be approved by the department of education and governor Josh Shapiro, who seems to support the closures. He's publicly stated that he has confidence in the leadership at Penn State who made the decision. To read more about the Penn State campus closures, you can click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
DuBois residents learn mental health resources through tournament
DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — DuBois residents learned about mental health resources through a daylong kickball tournament. 'Kick The Stigma', an annual mental health and wellness festival in its third year, brought in multiple Clearfield and Jefferson County organizations to help provide help and information for residents suffering in silence. The centerpiece of the day, a kickball tournament has helped brought out the public to learn about the stigma that comes with conversations about mental health. 'We want to break the stigma,' Brooke Gunning, a co-founder of the event said. 'We want everyone to know that getting help and support you need.' 'Loading the event with people here for the kickball tournament, we could then, in turn, pack the park with people and have them walk around and check out all the area has to offer,' co-founder Aaron Beatty said. Nine teams, comprised of adults and children, took to the diamond to face off against one another. The teams were split into two divisions: an open division for co-ed teams of children and adults, and the elementary division. Food trucks, speakers and other stands were present for those not participating or watching the games from the stands. New this year was a small pickleball tournament. The main goal was to provide a spark to those who have not spoke out about their mental health. Organizers tell WTAJ the deterrent behind speaking up is the idea that they will become social outcasts and be cut off from their loved ones. 'How will the community react to me? Will I still be welcomed at the events that I have in the community? Am I still allowed to participate in things, or will they even want me there?' Gunning said. 'Sometimes, some people feel that way already.' 'They feel some kind of, barrier, they feel some kind of issue out there and they're not going to find those resources,' Beatty added. The outreach the event looks to give to residents offers opportunities to speak out and learn the importance of doing so. Not only do they find it crucial to adults, but to the children and how they can help. 'They should maybe make posters and stuff,' Tyler Farrell, a 7th-grade student at DuBois Area Middle School and a kickball player, said. The event lasted for 8 hours at the DuBois City Park, but the fight continues outside of the complex. Beatty urges people to continue the conversations in their daily lives. 'Hopefully, again, we can make it a 365-day conversation now,' Beatty said. If you find yourself struggling with mental health, visit our Project Uplift website for resources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
