Bob Harris Hospitalized Amid Prostate Cancer Battle

Radio 2 star Bob Harris has been hospitalised amid his prostate battle.

The legendary radio DJ, 79, known as 'Whispering' Bob Harris was diagnosed in 2007 and still lives with the disease today, though it is managed thanks to advances in technology.

On Thursday he took to Instagram with an update as he smiled from his hospital bed and thanked his family for supporting him through the 'unexpectedly testing time'.

Bob explained that he was receiving treatment for an 'issue that had been building up' related to his cancer but didn't elaborate any further.

He wrote: '**HEALTH UPDATE** Here I am in hospital taking short time away from my programmes on @bbcradio2 for treatment of an issue that has been building for the past few weeks.

'As many of you know, I suffer from prostate cancer, and every now and again I experience setbacks that need attention. Now is one of these moments.

'This weeks Country Show is all ready to go and Sounds of the 70's on 12th April will be an 80th birthday celebration special, which I recorded just before @c2cfestival with my beautiful friend @zoetheball

'After that @dariusrucker will be sitting in on Country and @shaunkeaveny_ will be looking after Sounds of the 70's for a few weeks.

'Although I can't at the moment give an exact date for my return, I know that I will come back… and come back stronger. I hate missing programmes and I am keen to get back into the studio as soon as I can. Meanwhile, the @bbcradio2 family is supporting me every step of the way.

'I am so blessed to have the love of my family and the support of my friends who have rallied round me at what has proved to be an unexpectedly testing time. My manager Nick Canham at @cloreclients has also been absolutely amazing.

'Thank you with all my heart to them and to all my listeners whose words and messages here mean so much. Sending you all my fondest love ❤️ I will be back… #health #cancer #radio2 #country #soundsofthe70s.'

Last October Bob was flooded with support from his colleagues including as he shared an emotional  update.

He took to social media as he told followers how he was 'feeling very low'.

Alongside a selfie as he rested, Bob penned: 'I am so grateful for my cancer treatment but there are times when the side effects are really tough.

'Feeling very low tonight. Tomorrow I go again…'

Bob was inundated with messages of support, including from his BBC Radio 2 colleagues who replied in the comments.

Zoe Ball said: 'Darling chap. sorry to hear today hasn't been so good. all the love to you. you're very brave and loved xxxx.'

Weekend presenter Paddy McGuinness wrote: 'I need you up and at um Bob! You're the Governor!!!'

Dermot O'Leary replied: 'You're the best champ! X.'

Sara Cox added: 'Bob I'm sending you an inappropriately long hug xxxxx.'

Two years ago Bob opened up about his cancer treatment to fans as he said he counts 'every day as a blessing'.

He penned: 'I occasionally have to go through moments of intensive top-up treatments, and I have to take some pretty hefty daily medication to keep my cancer under control, the difficult side-effects of which can often bring my emotions far too close to the surface!

'But my cancer was detected early and I count every day as a blessing.'

He added: 'My massive advice to any male over 50 reading this is GET YOURSELF CHECKED if you haven't already. The blood test only takes seconds and it could save your life!'