Rhod Gilbert on cancer diagnosis: “It can come for anybody”
nme.compreviously said that he’d undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, but did not yet know “if it has worked”.He was keen to stress, however, at the time that he remained optimistic about his recovery: “I’m feeling happy, positive and optimistic.
I’m feeling good and feel like I’m recovering day-by-day.”Gilbert told The Guardian back in January that he was “hopeful” about his prospects of recovery even if “some days I’m well enough to potter and other days, or whole weeks, I’m in bed.”The rescheduled dates of Gilbert’s ‘Book Of John’ tour are due to take place this year. “Having them is something to look forward to, really,” he said. “But I’m making things sound very gloomy, and they’re not.”Looking ahead, the comedian told the newspaper that he’s been thinking about how his next stand-up show could address his cancer experience.“If I get through this,” he began. “I’ve got to stop saying that.
People tell me off. When you’re going through cancer, any sign of doubt or negativity gets nipped in the bud very quickly.“When I get through this, the next show will be in a similar vein.
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