A BBC presenter of 15 years has announced their extended break from their show after an ‘incredibly rare’ cancer diagnosis.

Bryan Burnett, 59, presents the early evening Get it On show on BBC Radio Scotland weekdays from 6pm. 

The broadcaster, from Abderdeen, revealed on Thursday to his listeners that he had been diagnosed with appendiceal cancer earlier this year. 

Appendiceal cancer, or appendix cancer, is a type of cancer that grows from cells in the appendix — a small finger-shaped pouch at the end of the large intestine. 

Bryan will undergo treatment including chemotherapy and abdominal surgery. 

While the host recovers, his step-in presenter will be Grant Stott. 

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BBC presenter Bryan Burnett has announced his extended break from his show Get it On after an ‘incredibly rare’ cancer diagnosis 

The broadcaster (pictured), from Abderdeen, revealed on Thursday to his listeners that he had been diagnosed with appendiceal cancer earlier this year

Bryan said: ‘This is gonna be my last show for a wee while and I want to explain why that is.

‘Unfortunately, I’m gonna have to take some time off the show to have some treatment for cancer.’

He added: ‘When they removed my appendix recently, they discovered a tumour and appendix cancer is incredibly rare but the good news is it is treatable but I do have to have some fairly hefty abdominal surgery next week.’

Speaking about what he gone through in recent weeks, Bryan said: ‘I’ve experienced the most incredible care and kindness from the NHS staff who have been looking after me.

‘My surgeon is a Get it On listener so I know I’m in good hands.

‘I will really miss the music and the chat when I’m off but our listeners have given me hundreds of great playlists so that will keep me going over the next few months.’

He added: ‘I want to take this opportunity to say a mᴀssive thank you to all my brilliant producers for all the hand holding and all the encouragement they’ve given me since they found out my news.

‘I’m sure they’ll let you know how I’m doing over the next few weeks.’

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Bryan has worked with the Beeb for a number of years, and in particular BBC Radio Scotland. 

But his career started at Northsound Radio in Aberdeen. 

Bryan also presented the Top 40 chart show for Radio Clyde in Glasgow. 

He presented Brand New Country and won the International Broadcaster of the Year at the Country Music ᴀssociation awards in 2005. 

But the host has also worked in TV, presenting shows for Scottish Television such as Pᴀssport Quiz, Red Amber Green and Scottish Pᴀssport.

Despite his diagnosis, Bryan has been busy and recently hosted the GCC awards. 

Sharing some snaps to his Instagram, he wrote: ‘Hosting the #gccawards tonight.

‘A chance to celebrate the incredible people who keep our NHS running

It comes after Natasha Hamilton opened up about her secret skin cancer battle in an emotional Good Morning Britain interview on Friday.

The former Atomic Kitten singer, 42, gave fans a health update as she spoke about her diagnosis of Basal-cell carcinoma -which she received last year – with hosts Kate Garraway, 58, and Robert Rinder, 47.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma means it does not involve skin pigment cells.

Luckily the singer is cancer free, but wanted to raise awareness of the matter.  

What are the symptoms of appendix cancer?

Appendix cancer may not cause symptoms in its early stages. However, some people may experience symptoms such as: 

appendicitis (lower right abdominal pain)gradual increase in waist sizebuild-up of fluid in the abdomenbloatingchanges in bowel habitsherniaovarian mᴀss or lump

Source: cancer.org.au