BBC Radio listeners were told tonight that presenter Bryan Burnett would be taking time off from his evening show in Scotland to have treatment for cancer next week

A radio host has announced that he will be taking some time off from his show as he undergoes treatment for cancer. Bryan Burnett shared the news with listeners live on BBC Radio earlier this evening ahead of surgery next week.

Bryan, 60, opened up about his health on his BBC Radio Scotland show Get It On tonight, which he said would be his last episode for a few months. He said that a tumour was discovered during appendix surgery earlier this year, with it announced that he will now have abdominal surgery and chemotherapy as treatment for appendiceal cancer.

He revealed that he’s expected to make a “full recovery” and shared that colleague Grant Stott, 58, will cover for him whilst he’s off work. Bryan also thanked his team at the radio station for their support during the latest episode.

Bryan told listeners: “This is gonna be my last show for a wee while and I want to explain why that is.” He went on to say: “Unfortunately, I’m gonna have to take some time off the show to have some treatment for cancer.”

BBC Radio Scotland presenter Bryan Burnett announced tonight that a tumour was found during recent surgery on his appendix(Image: bryanb1965/Instagram)

He explained: “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.”

Bryan added: “It’s going to mean I’m gonna be off work for a couple of months and you know how hard I will find that. However, I am expected to make a full recovery, which is good news, and I will be back on air, on the show that I truly love, later in the year.”

Speaking about his team, who he said are “close,” he added: “I also want to take this opportunity to so say a massive thank you to my brilliant producers for all the hand holding and all the encouragement that they’ve given me since they found out my news. And I’m sure they’ll let you know how I’m doing over the new few weeks.”

He then named his cover on the radio show as Grant, before paying tribute to his colleague. Bryan said: “When I’m off, Grant Stott will do most of the shows, so I know that Get It On will be in good hands.”

The radio host told listeners live on air that he will be taking a break from his show whilst he has treatment for cancer following the news(Image: bryanb1965/Instagram)

The BBC shared this evening that in a short statement Bryan explained that his treatment involves complex abdominal surgery and chemotherapy.

Bryan also said in a statement shared by the BBC: “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.”

BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine added: “Bryan is one of our most popular broadcasters on Radio Scotland and I know listeners will join us in wishing him well as he embarks on his treatment. We look forward to welcoming him back to the Get it On studio once he’s recovered.”