ABC broadcaster James Valentine ‘hopeful and terrified’ after oesophageal cancer diagnosis
by Amanda Meade from World news | The Guardian on (#6KGPM)
Sydney Afternoons' host told listeners he will need surgery to remove his entire oesophagus and is taking several months off
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Broadcaster and saxophonist James Valentine has revealed live on ABC radio that he has oesophageal cancer and is taking several months off to undergo surgery.
The host of Sydney's Afternoons program, Valentine told his listeners the cancer was discovered after he choked and retched" while eating curry at a party in December.
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