TalkRADIO host James Whale says this Christmas is his last after ending terminal cancer treatment

Ethan Evans
By Ethan Evans
Published 5th Sep 2023, 12:43 BST
Updated 5th Sep 2023, 12:44 BST
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James Whale shared a heartbreaking cancer update where he said 'this Christmas could be my last'

Popular radio presenter James Whale has confessed this Christmas could be his last as he ends his cancer treatment.

The talkRADIO host had his fans in tears when he shared his recent health update, three years after being diagnosed with stage-four of the disease.

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Mr Whale is battling kidney cancer one again after initially going into remission over 20 years ago. It returned in 2020 and has since spread to his brain, spine and lungs.

James Whale shared a heartbreaking cancer update where he said 'this Christmas could be my last' - Credit: GettyJames Whale shared a heartbreaking cancer update where he said 'this Christmas could be my last' - Credit: Getty
James Whale shared a heartbreaking cancer update where he said 'this Christmas could be my last' - Credit: Getty

The 72-year-old had been undergoing chemotherapy treatment since the illness reared its head once again, but has now decided to stop the aggressive medication. He was given the choice between "the quality and quantity of life".