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A former BBC Breakfast star has given a health update following their devastating stage four cancer diagnosis when he appeared as a guest on the news programme. On Tuesday's (November 4) broadcast of the popular breakfast show, presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay updated viewers with the latest news across the UK and around the globe. Later in the show, Sally and Jon were joined by former BBC Breakfast host Dermot Murnaghan. The 67-year-old was the main presenter on the show from September 2002 to December 2007. He is also known for hosting Sky News, BBC News and the BBC quiz show Eggheads. Earlier this year, Dermot revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer, Manchester Evening News reports. On the red sofa, Jon began: "Well, it's great to have you back here, sitting on the red sofa. Lots of our viewers will be delighted to see you back and will have been worried about you for the last few months after hearing about the prostate cancer. "How are you doing? You look really well." Sharing an update on his "incurable" diagnosis, Dermot responded: "Yeah, I'm doing good. I'm stage four, very clear about that. At this point it's incurable, but it's not untreatable and that's the big point you've got to make to people. "There's so, so many, millions of people, affected by stage four cancer of various kinds in the United Kingdom at the moment, listening to this. Their families I'm including as well. "It isn't game over. It's bad, but there are great treatments out there, there are great professionals out there looking after people. And they're looking after me. So, yeah, you can see I'm feeling good and doing good." The former news presenter went on to explain what his life is like during treatment, saying: "Well, it changes your focus. Your focus, mentally first of all, your priorities, it's very clear what your priorities are. Your own health, of course, and the effect for so many people who are in this position, your family. "It affects so many people who may or may not have anything wrong with them. But that's who it affects. So, your focus changes and you get your priorities right, which are family first." Dermot went on to inform viewers about the warning signs of prostate cancer, which can be urinary issues like needing to go more often or having a weak flow, blood appearing in the urine and pain in the back, hips or pelvis. He looked directly at the viewers, simply stating: "My message here today is men, if you're in a high-risk group, go and get yourself checked." Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
