Popular host Bryan Burnett made an emotional announcement to his listeners on Thursday.
BBC Radio Scotland presenter Bryan Burnett has announced he is to take a break from his show after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
The 59-year-old, who hosts the early evening Get it On programme told his listeners he requires treatment for appendiceal cancer, which was discovered after having his appendix taken out earlier this year.
He made an emotional announcement to the audience during his show on Thursday, June 5.
He reassured that, although his cancer is “incredibly rare”, it is expected he will make a full recovery following complex abdominal surgery and chemotherapy.
Fellow BBC presenter Grant Stott will cover for him during his time off. Burnett quipped that he was “in good hands” knowing that his surgeon listened to his show.
He said: “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.”
He added: “I want to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to all my brilliant producers for all the hand holding and all the encouragement they’ve given me since they found out my news.
“I’m sure they’ll let you know how I’m doing over the next few weeks”.
Hayley Valentine, director at BBC Scotland said: “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.”
Get it On is a popular evening show on BBC Radio Scotland at 6pm on weekdays. It plays requests sent in by listeners to match a theme set every show.
He previously presented country music show Brand New Country for 15 years, and had periods at local stations Radio Clyde and Northsound.
