A former BBC Breakfast star said "it's bad" as he shared an update after his incurable cancer diagnosis on Tuesday (November 4).

During today's edition of the hit morning programme, hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay updated viewers with the latest news from across the UK and around the world.

They were joined in the studio by John Watson, who presented the sports segment, while Carol Kirkwood delivered regular weather forecasts.

Later in the show, Sally and Jon spoke to former BBC Breakfast host Dermot Murnaghan. The 67-year-old was a main presenter on the programme from September 2002 to December 2007. He's also known for hosting Sky News, BBC News and BBC quiz show Eggheads.

Earlier this year, Dermot revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

On today's BBC Breakfast, Jon began: "Well, it's great to have you back here, sitting on the red sofa. Lots of our viewers will be delighted to see you back and will have been worried about you for the last few months after hearing about the prostate cancer.

"How are you doing? You look really well."

Sharing an update on his "incurable" diagnosis, Dermot revealed: "Yeah, I'm doing good. I'm stage four, very clear about that. At this point it's incurable, but it's not untreatable and that's the big point you've got to make to people.

"There's so, so many, millions of people, affected by stage four cancer of various kinds in the United Kingdom at the moment, listening to this. Their families I'm including as well.

"It isn't game over. It's bad, but there are great treatments out there, there are great professionals out there looking after people. And they're looking after me. So, yeah, you can see I'm feeling good and doing good."

On what his life is like during treatment, Dermot went on: "Well, it changes your focus. Your focus, mentally first of all, your priorities, it's very clear what your priorities are. Your own health, of course, and the effect for so many people who are in this position, your family.

"It affects so many people who may or may not have anything wrong with them. But that's who it affects. So, your focus changes and you get your priorities right, which are family first."

The presenter went on to share the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, which include urinary problems like frequent urination or a weak stream, blood in your urine, and pain in the back, hips, or pelvis.

Dermot concluded: "My message here today is men, if you're in a high-risk group, go and get yourself checked."

BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am

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