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 recognized 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 recognized with the situation in 2021.

The Channel 4 character beforehand stated he was “clear” of the illness in April earlier this 12 months.

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

The submit stated: “Hi Merlin, Hope you’re effectively. Your CT scan has simply come via.

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

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

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

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Griffiths was flooded with messages of help on the submit.

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 residence I’d additionally prefer to share that the superb #most cancers care has been collectively supplied 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 way 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 individuals 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 stated bowel most cancers is discovered anyplace 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, corresponding to diarrhoea or constipation, that’s not ordinary for you.

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

• Stomach pains

• Bloating

• Losing weight with out making an attempt.

• Feeling fatigued for no purpose.

• Needing to poo kind of typically than ordinary.