George Alagiah has revealed that his bowel cancer has spread to his lungs.newspaper he was given the news by doctors in April, but only told his editor.Alagiah was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014, and announced in 2017 that the disease had returned. It has now spread to his lungs, liver and lymph nodes, he said."My doctors have never used the word 'chronic' or 'cure' about my cancer," he said.
"They've never used the word 'terminal' either. I've always said to my oncologist, 'Tell me when I need to sort my affairs out', and he's not told me that, but what he did tell me is that the cancer is now in a third organ. It is in my lungs." He added:"I said to my doctor, 'You're going to have to do the worrying for me.' I don't want to fill my mind with worry. I just know that he's a clever guy, doing everything he can."BBC newsreader George Alagiah on living with coronavirus and cancerIn late March, the BBC newsreader revealed he had also contracted a mild case of coronavirus, but felt that dealing with cancer had helped him to get through it.
"In some ways, I think that those of us living with cancer are stronger because we kind of know what it is like to go into something where the outcomes are uncertain," he told his BBC News colleague Sophie Raworth, at the time. Last month, his debut novel The Burning Land, about corruption and homicide in South Africa, was shortlisted for a Society of Authors award.
Keep strong George
Very sad. Seems like a lovely man. So brave to be so open when you are in the public eye.
God bless him one nice bloke 👍
Good luck George
Let all the latest 'Lives Matter' protesters claim that this man was disadvantaged on account of his dark skin, when he has achieved such a successful career. Even now, he lets nothing stand in his way! That's real courage; not found in the ranks of a mob!
A lovely guy!Thinking of him and his familyxx
Such Sad news, a true gentleman with great spirit and a kind heart, prayers for you GeorgeAlagiah
Heart goes out to you George fighting cancer too x
Noooo. Really sad.
Such a lovely man 💔🙏
Sad news indeed 😢
So sorry to hear that. Miss you George
May i offer my sincere best wishes to georgealagiah you must keep on fighting never lose hope,miracles are real,dreams do come true good luck mate, Champ 😎
Very sorry
So sorry to read your latest news. I’m a cancer survivor. Stay strong and fight these horrible disease. x
Best wishes George
So sorry to hear this. A thoroughly professional journalist. Best wishes.
Keep fighting georgealagiah, we are with you ❤️
Oh no 🙈 keep up the battle 💪 George 🤞🙏
Great newscaster ❤️👌
Oh George, thinking of u ..be strong..u can do this
sorry to hear that ...
Sorry to hear this.
Best of luck George thoughts and prayers 🙏
He’s one of the best presenters on BBC News in my opinion. His voice is calm yet with urgency, no bias in tone nor in facial expressions, yet his voice is warm and his smile is sincere.
Awww no, take good care, George. Very sad news, stay strong! 💪
Very sad news to a very distinguished gent ! Praying for you George
TheHopeSprings I will pray for him.
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Very sad to hear this news. I find BBCAlagiah very reassuring to watch and listen to. Wishing him all the best for a good outcome.
That's sad ❤️He doesn't look 64 at all . X
George Alagiah has been so brave and courageous . Very sad to hear this . Wishing him all the very best.
How sad. Lovely , lovely gentleman.
What a brilliant, brave charming man. Broke my heart reading that.
Sending every best wish for his recovery. Love to watch him reading the news.
Stay strong George❤
Thinking of you pal... Be strong and fight fight fight!! Still thinking of you 👏
Such a shame 😢
Keep strong x
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Sad 😔
Keep fighting George, best wishes.
Oh no! I'm am truly sorry to hear your news georgealagiah you are a true gentleman and I hope you win your battle ♥️
What a shame.
Oh no . Wonder where you've been haven't seen you for a while. So sorry to hear this . My prayers are with you . May God the Almighty take away the cancer from your body . Amen 🙏
So sad, keep fighting, stay strong, 🙏
So sad to hear this. georgealagiah you are very brave but more than that you are such a lovely man and newsreader and it's a pleasure to see you on the BBC news. I pray that treatment will be found to help you in your continued fight. Stay strong. Best wishes 🙏🙏🙏
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Very, very sad news. I send George my very best wishes.
Such sad sad news 😣
Keep going.
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Best of luck BBCAlagiah wishing you the vey best.
We will say a prayer for you. Get well soon George.
Stay strong. Keep fighting👊👍
It’s not fair. Best and kindest thoughts GeorgeAlagiah ❤️
So sorry to hear that. Stay strong and fight it, never give up.
Keep fighting George 💪
So sorry to hear this.
Wish you all the best George👍🏻 a great newsreader and person.
Such a great attitude, I truly hope your amazing mind set helps you stay positive
Really hope you are going to be ok George.
Sorry to hear that one of the few BBC I respect
So very sad for him...a fine man.
Sad news. I wish all the best for you George. X
Stay strong - stay positive. All the best George
So sorry to hear this news. I’ve always thought George to be true gentleman.
Wishing you well x
Sorry to hear George or prayers & thoughts are with you.
🙏🏻😢 sad news!
georgealagiah sending positivity/prayers/cosmic messages and wish you strength, energy and peace of mind.
Brave, dignified man with a brave dignified manner.
Isten áldja meg!
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How very sad. Seems such a lovely man.
So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you.💜
Sad
Wishing George all the best.
Our thoughts are with him
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God bless him
Sweet man keep fighting x
Bless him ❤️
Wishing him the absolute very best 😔
Keep fighting George. You're an inspiration.
Sorry to hear this ...
So sad to hear this. Keep up the fight GeorgeAlagiah
Best news caster on TV... Fingers crossed George.
Best of luck Mr Alagiah.
I am sorry to hear this. Sending all good wishes to George.
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Very sad news. He's facing it with such fortitude too...
Sad news. Embarrassingly, my first thought was of the unlucky victims of lockdown. Thier cancelled or delayed cancer treatment will mean they will prematurely follow George beyond this veil of tears. Politicising personal tragedy, vice or virtue? Which of us has never done it?
Oh no , do sorry, awful news ☹️
Sorry to hear this. Keep fighting.
...very sad news indeed ..
So sorry to hear this. You , and we, need more journalists like him. Met him when he presented my son with an award at his school. A lovely man and a true gent. Wishing him well.
Cancer........I detest you.
Whilst he has my sympathy why is this consider to be news? I have had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia but you didn't report that.
George Alagiah, one of the best newsreaders on the BBC. Stay strong.
Best wishes georgealagiah
Sad news. Wishing him strength in the fight
That is sad. Miss people like him on the News.
Keep going George you are an inspiring man.
All I can say George is keep up the fight. Your mindset is inspirational to others
Hope he's OK
So so sad 💔
Sorry to read this. He is a top broadcaster.
jojojoheeley Sadly the situation so many have to deal with due to the absolute failure of the nhs cult to do its job fairly.
Get well soon
Lots of thoughts about this and sending as much love through the wires as I can 🌺💕🌺georgealagiah
So sad about this. He seems to be a lovely man.
Deeply sad news 😔
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