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Dermot Murnaghan revealed an incurable cancer update on Tuesday (November 4), saying, "It's bad". During today's episode of the popular morning show, presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay brought viewers the latest news from across Britain and beyond. They were accompanied in the studio by John Watson, who handled the sports bulletin, whilst Carol Kirkwood provided regular weather updates. Later in the programme, Sally and Jon spoke to former BBC Breakfast host Dermot Murnaghan. The 67-year-old served as a main anchor on the show from September 2002 to December 2007. He's also recognised for fronting Sky News, BBC News and BBC quiz programme Eggheads. Earlier this year, Dermot disclosed that he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer , reports the Express . On today's BBC Breakfast, Jon started: "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." Giving an update on his "incurable" diagnosis, Dermot disclosed: "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." Discussing what his life is like whilst undergoing treatment, Dermot continued: "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." The TV host then highlighted the warning signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, which include urinary issues such as frequent urination or a weak stream, blood in your urine, and pain in the back, hips, or pelvis. Dermot finished by saying: "My message here today is men, if you're in a high-risk group, go and get yourself checked." BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am If you would like more information or support about living with cancer or treatment, visit Macmillan Cancer Support or Stand Up to Cancer
