First Dates star Merlin Griffiths says one-year scan ‘all clear for now’ after bowel most cancers prognosis

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an replace on his progress since being identified with most cancers – confirming he’s “all clear” for now.

The 48-year-old has posted a message to his followers on social media after being identified with the situation in 2021.

The Channel 4 persona beforehand mentioned he was “clear” of the illness in April earlier this yr.

In his newest replace on Wednesday, Griffiths posted on Instagram with a “final Year 1” scan.

The publish mentioned: “Hi Merlin, Hope you’re nicely. Your CT scan has simply come via.

“All looks good, there are no signs of any reoccurrence. Hope this is reassuring.”

Griffiths captioned his publish and mentioned: “Final Year 1 scan results are in, and it’s ALL CLEAR for now.”

The star additionally thanked the NHS as he shared the news on his platform.

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Griffiths was flooded with messages of help on the publish.

British chef and tv presenter James Martin wrote: “Brilliant news fella just brilliant see you at the house and stay for a glass or 4.”

To which Griffiths replied: “Thank you James. You’ve been a big part of my positivity the last few years mate.”

‘The path is now clearer’

In 2021, following his surgical procedure to take away a tumour, Griffiths thanked the NHS for “literally saving my life”.

At the time, he took to Instagram and Twitter and shared a smiling selfie and replace followers about his “robotic surgery”.

He wrote: “And breathe. 6 days, start to finish.

“Now for actual #most cancers restoration. I’ve had open laparotomies earlier than and the restoration was 6 weeks in hospital earlier than robotic surgical procedure!! Amazing.”

He later revealed more details of his surgery and thanked the NHS for the “wonderful” cancer care he had received.

In a tweet, Griffiths said: “Now I’m dwelling I’d additionally wish to share that the superb #most cancers care has been collectively offered by MDT’s at @OUHospitals & @nhsuhcw.

“Both treating patients with latest gold (standard) pathways for best outcomes. Highly recommended if you need to refer your case.

“Journey is much from over but. But the trail is now clearer than it has been for fairly a while. #nhs #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth”.

Griffiths first rose to fame because the bartender who spoke to contributors whereas they waited on the bar for his or her match on Channel 4 present, First Dates.

What is bowel most cancers?

The NHS has mentioned bowel most cancers is discovered wherever within the giant bowel, which incorporates the colon and rectum.

It is the commonest sort of most cancers within the UK.

Some of the signs embrace:

• Changes in your stool, resembling diarrhoea or constipation, that’s not normal for you.

• Blood in your stool that’s crimson or black.

• Stomach pains

• Bloating

• Losing weight with out attempting.

• Feeling fatigued for no motive.

• Needing to poo roughly typically than normal.