Cancer battle returns for Barry DuBois
After living six years in remission, health news comes as a shock for Living Room presenter.
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The Living Room renovation expert Barry DuBois has revealed his cancer has returned.
He told viewers that a plasmacytoma myeloma that was first felt in his neck in 2010 has resurfaced “reasonably aggressively” and that he’s set to undergo further chemotherapy and strong doses of medication while in line for a transplant.
On Instagram he wrote, “I am sure my announcement on The Living Room tonight that my cancer has returned was a shock for many of you. After living six years in remission, it was a shock for my family and I too.
“The Living Room means more to me than most things on Earth, and it means an incredible amount to be loved by so many people.
“Thank you so much for all your love and support. It means the world to me. I am going into this battle with the love, support and encouragement of my friends and family, and all of you. I’m going to beat what I have got, and hopefully inspire others to do so too. Baz x”
We love you, Barry. You are the warm heart of our Living Room family and we will be with you every step of this journey. https://t.co/tLP7ObEGUf
— The Living Room (@livingroomtv) October 20, 2017
Best wishes for the fight ahead, Baz!
11 Responses
Agree with so many others, rawest TV footage in a long time. It was so heartfelt and moving. Tears just poured down my face. Such a lovely man and respect him so much for sharing his story so personally with his viewers. I wish him all the best with his treatment and I hope in 2018 he recovers quickly and gives his fans many more DIY and reno tips.
Good luck Barry, hope you get through this with flying colours
i couldn’t stop crying- that was raw and emotional. my heart goes out to him, his family and friends and his family at the living room. if you werent crying watching this then your not human.
Good Luck Barry.
Shocked….I was unable to watch TV last night…..prayers that Barry come through this…
I was watching the show last night, and Barry’s announcement was the most raw and emotional TV I have seen in a long time. First Barry was fighting tears, and then once Amanda and Miguel were crying I lost it. Barry is just so warm and likeable, as are the rest of the cast. Here’s hoping for a positive outcome
This had me in tears! it was soooo sad listening to him and how much he loves the Living Room and his 3 friends. I don’t think I have ever seen a show in my life where the hosts are such good mates for real. Best of Luck Bazza
Much love and best wishes to Barry for a speedy recovery.
When they broke the news on the show it was so raw, it was heartbreaking. The best of luck to him.
Yes, I was watching last night and was shocked and saddened by his news.
When he became visibly upset and his voice started trembling, I at first thought he must be going to announce he was leaving the show and moving on.
But this was much worse.
Really hope Barry can get through this and come out the other side but sadly, doesn’t sound good.
I agree that was one of the most honest things I’ve ever watched.
Baz, you are a shining light of positivity. Best wishes and good luck for your battle ahead.