Jonnie Irwin has revealed he is in hospital and being monitored every four hours after experiencing jaundice, fever and pain in his right hand.
The 49-year-old “A Place in The Sun” host, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer after a tumor in his lung spread to his brain and is now receiving IV fluids, tried to remain optimistic as he said, that it was all part of the rollercoaster ride of life leading up to his birthday next Friday.
Posting a picture from his hospital bed on his Instagram, Jonnie told fans: “Back in hospital – jaundice since Friday.”
“I had a fever and severe stabbing pain in my right side. Turns out I probably had an infection and otter issues, which I won’t bore you with.’
He added: I was given IV fluids, had blood drawn regularly and had observations every 4 hours day and night.
Concern: Jonnie Irwin has revealed he is in hospital and being monitored every four hours after experiencing jaundice, fever and pain in his right side
“I didn’t think I’d be watching @bbcmorninglive from a hospital bed but it’s just part of the rollercoaster life that this illness has on you.”
He continued: “I have to admit that I was particularly touched by the team’s birthday message on my birthday next Friday – thank you very much.”
“I have another scan today followed by a meeting with my oncologist. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed for positive news.”
Jonnie is planning to celebrate his big 50th birthday, although doctors said he wouldn’t make it in 2023.
The presenter will fly to Spain to celebrate his big day on November 18 amid his battle with cancer.
The star revealed last November that his cancer had spread from his lungs to his brain after being initially diagnosed in 2020.
But Jonnie’s incredible strength meant he celebrated his twins’ third birthday in June, a milestone medics thought he would never see.
Speaking to The Sun, the father-of-three admitted: “When I was in the hospice I thought I had made it. ‘I was on the verge of death.’
Positive outlook: The “A Place in The Sun” host tried to remain optimistic as he said it’s all part of the roller coaster ride of life leading up to his birthday next Friday
‘I won’t let cancer define me’: Jonnie Irwin plans to celebrate his 50th birthday as he flies to Spain with his family as he battles cancer
Two weeks before Rafa and Cormac’s birthday, Jonnie weighed just under two kilos and was too weak to walk.
“At my weakest point I thought, ‘This is it, this is the beginning of the end.'” “I couldn’t eat, had incredible pain in my back and was just skin and bones,” he added.
But Jonnie refused to give up and after returning to his family, he forced himself out of bed, drank protein shakes and spent hours in an oxygen tent to curb the disease’s growth.
With the help of treatment, including chemotherapy, he has now built up his strength and weighs 3.6kg.
“I’m not going to let cancer define me,” he added.