The journalist will reduce his workload
The journalist has stage 4 bowel cancer June 13, 2019 - 14:14 BST Sharnaz Shahid BBC newsreader George Alagiah will undergo more treatment to deal with a recent recurrence of cancer. The 63-year-old broadcaster will remain on BBC News At Six, but may need to reduce his workload over the coming weeks.
He was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in April 2014, and it was found to have spread to his liver and lymph nodes. He underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and three major operations, including one which involved the removal of most of his liver. He returned to work after being given the all-clear in November 2015, but revealed last year that he was once again receiving treatment after the cancer returned.
Like this story? Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BBC's George Alagiah set for more gruelling treatment after cancer returnsBBC News anchor George Alagiah is gearing up for yet more treatment months after revealing his cancer had come back
Read more »
streetwear isn’t dead but influencers areAccording to a study, we are more impressed by musicians and 'industry insiders', than social media influencers.
Read more »
Chinese ambassador warns Britain over blocking Huawei: BBCChina's ambassador to London warned the British government that if Huawei i...
Read more »
https://time.comBreaking news and analysis from TIME.com. Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science and entertainment news.
Read more »
New painting shows what Anne Frank would have looked like on her 90th birthdayPainting of Anne Frank that uses computer aging technology to show what she would look like today goes on auction to commemorate what would have been her 90th birthday.
Read more »
An angry Jon Stewart demands Congress compensate 9/11 responders'They did their jobs...18 years later, do yours!' In angry and impassioned remarks, Jon Stewart appeals to Congress to make 9/11 victim compensation fund permanent. Watch his full opening statement:
Read more »