First Dates star Merlin Griffiths is back in hospital once again amid his ongoing cancer battle.
It has only been a week since he was rushed into hospital after suffering from complications of bowel cancer. The Channel 4 television personality announced last year that he had received the devastating diagnosis after doctors discovered he had a 4.5cm stage three tumour. In April, Merlin underwent surgery to remove the tumour but his health battle isn't over yet.
He is currently having further surgery to help with the complications he has endured. In an Instagram post today he described his cancer journey as "long, and often painful and ugly."
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Posting from his hospital bed, the 46-year-old said: "Last time for a while I hope. Minor day surgery for some complications with my anastomosis following a Low Anterior Resection in April.
"The #CancerTreatment journey is long, and often painful and ugly. I couldn't do it without my family either. #BowelCancerAwareness #getchecked."
Fans were quick to send him well wishes. Dr Alex George, from Love Island, simply commented with a love heart.
Lottie said: "Hang in there Merlin - you’re doing great and will get though this one bit at a time xx" Meanwhile, Sam said: "Keep strong, you're doing great; and sharing your story helps others no end. We’re all with you."
Merlin revealed his diagnosis in an interview with Sunday Mirror in September, explaining that he was facing a year of treatment. The father-of-one was told by doctors he has a 75% chance of living beyond five years.
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