Veteran broadcaster Bob Harris has announced that he is stepping away from his broadcasting duties after revealing that his prostate cancer has become metastatic, spreading to his spine. The beloved BBC Radio presenter shared that while treatment has helped slow the disease, the cancer is no longer curable, prompting him to reduce his workload and focus on his health.
Harris' announcement has prompted an outpouring of support from colleagues, musicians and longtime listeners who have praised his decades-long contribution to British broadcasting. His openness has also drawn attention to metastatic prostate cancer and the importance of recognizing prostate cancer before it advances beyond the prostate gland.