by Thinus Ferreira

The veteran broadcaster Mark Pilgrim has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, saying that “the Big C” has come knocking on my door again”.

The veteran radio DJ currently at Hot FM 102.7 and TV presenter who have battled cancer before and Covid-19 last year, has been diagnosed with cancer again – this time Stage 4 lung cancer.

The dad of two daughters was diagnosed and beat an aggressive Stage 3 testicular cancer in 1988, and in 2008 suffered a severe hear attack while he was at the doctor’s office that caused permanent heart damage.

“My pledge to you is that as long as I have the strength to climb the three flights of stairs at the studio and do a good show, I’ll be on the air, having a laugh and keeping each other company with some good tunes”.

Mark Pilgrim said “I’m not Chuck Norris. Yes, I’m scared. I am also strong. Both emotions run parallel with each other. I’m under the care of incredible doctors and surrounded by love.”

On Saturday Mark Pilgrim said that “treatment hopefully starts in a few weeks” and that he’s making a pledge to himself that he will take time to smile and be grateful everyday, “will endeavour to be on radio and do what I love almost every day” and that “if you are going through a similar battle, know this – you are not alone. Let’s fight together in spirit every day”.