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Johnny Ball, 87, Reveals 2022 Prostate Cancer Battle and Says He Has Recovered

He credits early checks plus daily discipline for getting through treatment.

Overview

  • The children's TV presenter says he was diagnosed in August 2022 and underwent three months of daily radiation treatment starting that September.
  • He reports he is now through treatment and feeling fine, with regular annual checks in place.
  • Ball contrasts his recovery with the experiences of friends Harry Secombe and Bob Monkhouse to highlight improvements in care.
  • He remains professionally active with educational talks and is finishing the second part of his autobiography.
  • As an ambassador for Remember A Charity, he encourages people to include gifts to charity in their wills.