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7th July 2013
11:19am BST
Televison chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson has revealed he is being treated for prostate cancer.
Parky, as presenter is fondly known, was diagnosed after a routine medical in October. He told The Sun on Sunday: "It was a great shock, but I have been told to expect to make a full recovery."
The popular broadcaster said: "Of course mortality is on the mind. But I'm not afraid.
"My wife Mary has been a tremendous support and while she has been, of course, very upset, she can see how I have approached this.
The star insisted that the treatment will not stop him working, saying; "I don't feel ill. And I will keep working. I have no intention of stopping working."
Backing an awareness campaign, Parkinson added; "All that concerns me now is for men around the country to stop and take notice of any symptoms that might save their lives. I'm not a softy. If you show the symptoms of this dreadful disease, get help. Men need to get themselves checked. It will save lives."
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