A BBC Sports presenter had “absolutely no symptoms” before he was tested by doctors.

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BBC legend Kenny Macintyre has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (Image: BBC)

BBC Sports presenter Kenny Macintyre has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, he revealed live on-air. 57-year-old Kenny explained he had “absolutely no symptoms” but pushed to get tested by doctors. He explained on the airwaves to Tam Cowan and Stuart Cosgrove: “Obviously it’s not the news anyone wants to be told but I am very lucky to have caught this early, and I believe that is only because I pushed for regular testing.

“I had absolutely no symptoms and all examinations indicated things were normal. Had it not been for the regular checks, which revealed the rising trend in my PSA levels, things may be very different.” Kenny’s family had a history of cancer, with three of his uncles battling the disease, and he pushed to get these levels tested every three months.

 

He explained: “As it stands, I have several treatment options available to me which will probably mean a spell away from the airwaves at some point but now I’m just taking each day as it comes and getting on with life.

“I am lucky to have such strong support around me – my family, work colleagues and the NHS staff have all been brilliant.”

Kenny is being supported by his co-star wife Abeer Zahran, who used to present for BBC Scotland.

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Kenny will take some time away from work to undergo treatment (Image: BBC)

BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine released a statement which read: “We are sorry to hear Kenny’s news but applaud him for taking the decision to share it with our listeners in the hope it may encourage more men to get checked out.

“Kenny has the full support of BBC Scotland and I know listeners will join me in wishing him all the best.”