Well-again Ball raises prostate cancer awareness

TV presenter Johnny Ball revealing he has prostate cancer will raise “vital awareness with men” about the condition, a charity has said.

- By Jenny Garnsworthy

'I'm fine'...Johnny Ball with daughter Zoe

Johnny, 87, father of BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball, has spoken about receiving treatment for the condition and said he is now “fine”.

He explained: “I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August 2022 and, thankfully, after three months of daily radiation treatment, starting in the September, I’m through it. I’m fine.”