Wayne Sleep is undergoing cancer treatment and it “appears to be working” .
Wayne Sleep is undergoing cancer treatment.
The 78-year-old former ballet dancer – who was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015 – is “on the mend” after being diagnosed with an undisclosed form of the disease earlier this year and embarking on a course of treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital in London.
Wayne wrote on Instagram: “A few people have commented that I haven’t been looking quite my usual self recently, so I thought I would share an update.
“ince the summer, I have been undergoing treatment for cancer.
“I’m pleased to say that the treatment appears to be working, and I am on the mend thanks to all at the Royal Marsden and am looking forward to getting back to full strength.”
The ex-Royal Ballet dancer is “feeling positive” about the future and thanked fans for their “kindness and concern”.
He added: “I’m in good spirits and feeling positive about the future. Thank you to everyone for their kindness and concern.”
The former Stepping Out judge previously spoke about his treatment for prostate cancer.
Wayne had been found to have raised PSA levels back in 2010 and was told to continue having regular tests, and they were found to be significantly higher in 2015, prompting a further round of tests, where he was diagnosed with the disease.
He previously told the Daily Mirror: “In July, the levels were still high, and so I had another MRI and biopsy.
“This time I was told I had prostate cancer.
“Those words shake you to your core.”
He decided against radiotherapy because he didn’t want to turn down the chance to take part in TV show The Real Marigold Hotel and instead opted for brachytherapy.
He explained: “My doctor said they had caught it early and outlined the options.
“He said I could have radiotherapy, which would have meant several visits to hospital.
“But I was going to film The Real Marigold Hotel in India and I didn’t want to miss that opportunity.
“The other option we discussed was brachytherapy where tiny radioactive pellets are put into the prostate to kill the cancer. So I went for that. I didn’t really discuss my illness with many people.”
Wayne Sleep reveals he is undergoing treatment for cancer
