BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris reveals his cancer is 'taking more of a hold' and says 'I was in tears when I left the hospital' as he issues health update

BBC Radio 2 DJ Bob Harris has given an update on his battle with stage four prostate cancer, telling fans the disease is 'taking more of a hold'.The legendary radio DJ, known as 'Whispering' Bob was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 and still lives with the disease.In June he announced that his ill health had forced him to step down from hosting his Radio 2 shows, Radio 2 Country and Sounds of the 70s after a 56-year broadcasting career.Sharing photos from his hospital bed with his 104k Instagram followers on Monday, the broadcaster said there 'have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis', but he has been enjoying time, the 'most precious commodity' with his loved ones since stepping back from work.'It has been a while since I last posted a health update and I want to let you know how I'm getting on, because there have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis,' he began his post.'As regular followers will know, earlier this year I was forced to step back from @bbcradio2 to concentrate on treatment and rest. I have been missing my programmes so much, but this space has given me a most beautiful summer here at home, enjoying a most precious commodity… TIME.' BBC Radio 2 DJ Bob Harris has given an update on his battle with stage four prostate cancer , telling fans the disease is 'taking more of a hold' In June he announced that his ill health was 'forcing' him to step down from hosting his Radio 2 shows, Radio 2 Country and Sounds of the 70s after a 56 year broadcasting career (pictured in April)'I feel very blessed to have been able to spend lovely moments with family and friends (some of which I've posted here on Instagram) in the glorious summer sunshine, but during this time my cancer has been getting more of a hold.'Harris continued, assuring his fans that 'I still feel well but I am now at the start of an intensive course of intravenous radiotherapy which we are confident will keep things at bay. I should know the outcome quite soon.''It is possible to live successfully with stage four prostate cancer (as demonstrated by the incredible Chris Hoy,' he continued, 'and Chris will know as well as anyone, it's a very emotional roller coaster.''But, as you know, I'm an extremely positive person, and I continue to be determined to continue to get the best out of everyday.'Addressing his followers, he added: 'My message to you if you too are going through a difficult time is this: NEVER GIVE IN. Fight with all your might to keep going.''It isn't always easy. I was in tears when I left the hospital with my son Miles on Friday.'Harris ended his message by revealing that he is continuing to work, telling fans 'me and 3bweb have just launched a brand new playlist service on my web site and I know I'll be there onstage at my Stand By Me Concert with Robert Plant and all my friends at the Royal Albert Hall on 2nd December and beyond, so I am still working and looking way into the future'.'Thank you for all the love and support you send me. Your kind words mean more than you will ever know. And always remember…live every day the best you can and just keep going. You can do this. Sending you the best of my love.'Harris's post was met with an outpouring of love from his former BBC colleagues and celeb friends with Jo Whiley commenting: 'Love Love Love from me, Steve and the gang to you Bob - you are so wonderful and your determination to be positive so inspiring - thank you.'DJ Gary Davies added: 'Bob you're the best fighter I know. If anyone can you can. Big love as always.' Sharing photos from his hospital bed with his 104k Instagram followers on Monday, the broadcaster said there 'have been some changes with my cancer diagnosis' Harris' post was met with an outpouring of love from his former BBC colleagues and celeb friends with Jo Whiley commenting: 'Your determination to be positive is so inspiring'Amanda Holden wrote 'Sending huge love darling man' and Spandau Ballet star Gary Kemp said: 'What a man you are. Thank you for the teaching you've always given us. You're an inspiration Bob.'In April, Harris gave a heartbreaking update on his cancer battle.He took to Instagram to share a picture and post in which he revealed he has been in 'excruciating pain' after his cancer spread to his back.'When I posted last time from hospital, we were trying to find the reason for the excruciating pain I was feeling in my back,' he wrote at the time.'Several scans later, we discovered that my prostate cancer has got into my upper spine…really frightening news.He admitted he was heartbroken to have to step down from his Radio 2 career weeks after learning his cancer had spread.'It’s incredible to think that my broadcasting career has spanned almost 56 years,' he said in a statement. 'I am very fortunate to have spent my entire working life doing something I love so much.''I am so sorry that my health issues are forcing me to step down, but I realise that I must concentrate on getting myself well again,' he added. 'This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life, but I would never want to be doing programmes knowing that I am unable to give you 100%.Before he stepped away from his shows, Harris had been broadcasting with the BBC for more than 50 years and received an OBE for services to broadcasting in 2011. He celebrated his 80th birthday in April, with Radio 2 marking the occasion through a special programme, Bob Harris at 80: A Life in Music, which is currently available to listen back to on BBC Sounds.Joined by Zoe Ball, Bob reflected on the key musical milestones, memorable encounters and defining moments from his extraordinary life and career.