The Old Crem 3,593 Posted June 12, 2020 I managed to have my wound after a fall regularly dressed from early march to early May. I don't think we can call him a virus death when he departs being it's unlikely it had not spread to the lungs pre March 1st. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,593 Posted August 19, 2020 Back presenting the news tonight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted October 18, 2021 George Alagiah takes break from TV after further spread of cancer - BBC News 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 18, 2021 Oh boy that's not good at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted October 18, 2021 Got to be on 2022 list sadly 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted January 3, 2022 "Cancer will probably get me in the end" says Alagiah on a new podcast: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/jan/03/cancer-will-probably-get-me-in-the-end-says-george-alagiah Still, he's not on the clock yet as the cancer grows rather slowly. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,593 Posted January 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, gcreptile said: "Cancer will probably get me in the end" says Alagiah on a new podcast: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/jan/03/cancer-will-probably-get-me-in-the-end-says-george-alagiah Still, he's not on the clock yet as the cancer grows rather slowly. Maybe the committee have correctly guessed he will make 2023. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted January 3, 2022 Yep, these things can obviously change very quickly, but reading the article it sounds like he feels he's got an eventual life sentence but the "when" doesn't sound too immediate. Another Olivia Newton-John? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted April 7, 2022 He's finished five months (!) of chemo, a massive effort, which, in my opinion, can only get worse the next time. But for now, he's alive and in a better position: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,593 Posted April 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, gcreptile said: He's finished five months (!) of chemo, a massive effort, which, in my opinion, can only get worse the next time. But for now, he's alive and in a better position: Sounds like he might on a form of chemo for the rest of his life if he is starting a lower dose form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted May 10, 2022 Bit of a pisser for Alagiah, as he's reading the news tonight including a story on Deborah James' imminent demise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted May 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Bit of a pisser for Alagiah, as he's reading the news tonight including a story on Deborah James' imminent demise. Just came to say the same thing. Clearly moved after the report, a scary glimpse into his own future. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,443 Posted May 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: Just came to say the same thing. Clearly moved after the report, a scary glimpse into his own future. Deborah James has lasted 6 years as an outlier. That timeframe would give our George about 18-24 months more, tops, alas. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,325 Posted September 4, 2022 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/09/03/george-alagiah-have-tumour-site-lower-back-spent-lot-time/ Has a tumour pressing on his spine that is near the nerve and aorta 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,945 Posted September 4, 2022 Doesn't seem imminent yet, but he is a good bet for 2023 and will likely be on the list. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted September 4, 2022 On 10/05/2022 at 19:28, msc said: Deborah James has lasted 6 years as an outlier. That timeframe would give our George about 18-24 months more, tops, alas. Seems like a fitting comparison now. Like Deborah James, Alagiah is doing a good job keeping up appearances. Tumours seem to move with similar speed and the side effects keep accumulating. Alagiah is older than her though, so he might just run out of energy a little earlier. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,423 Posted October 12, 2022 Taking another break from presenting as his cancer spreads further. “A recent scan showed that my cancer has spread further so it’s back to some tough stuff. “I’m missing my colleagues. Working in the newsroom has been such an important part of keeping energised and motivated. “I look forward to being back in that studio as soon as I can.” 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,443 Posted October 12, 2022 Spread beyond its original spread to the lungs? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad252 807 Posted October 12, 2022 Unfortunately I think if he makes 2023 he'll be a strong contender for the list. By coincidence he's around the same age as former colleague and fellow cancer sufferer Bill Turnbull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted October 12, 2022 8 hours ago, msc said: Spread beyond its original spread to the lungs? It's spread so much, it has surrounded him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted October 13, 2022 4 hours ago, gcreptile said: It's spread so much, it has surrounded him. and yet, I somehow still feel like it'll be wasting a roster spot picking him in 2023 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted October 13, 2022 16 hours ago, Salmon Mousse said: and yet, I somehow still feel like it'll be wasting a roster spot picking him in 2023 Possible. He's already survived 8 years, why not 9? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
