John Blackman reveals new life threatening cancer diagnosis

John Blackman is facing another life threatening cancer diagnosis but the broadcaster is determined to keep his sense of humour.

Hey Hey It’s Saturday star John Blackman has revealed his new life threatening cancer battle after he was diagnosed with a bone cancer on the top of his head.

Blackman, 74, endured a bone cancer battle four years ago that saw surgeons remove his jaw in order to save his life.

His new battle was discovered a month ago.

“Four weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a very unexpected bone cancer on the top of my noggin and the possibility of brain cancer beneath (yes, I actually do have a brain). This was the same aggressive cancer that took my jaw four years ago,

Blackman revealed on social media.

“Happily, the cancer, if there is a happy side to cancer, was spreading up and down and not in multiple directions. This could have made surgery improbable.

Blackman announced his new cancer battle with a post on Facebook.

Blackman hamming it up after the major surgery to remove cancer that invaded his jaw.

“Following PET and CAT scans and a radioactive MRI, my plastic surgeon Frank consulted with my neurosurgeon, Patrick, and together they devised a plan of attack. “Both are eminent in their fields and professionally precise who have worked on several similar surgeries together. They were very confident of success.”

Blackman underwent a successful eight hour surgery at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne a fortnight ago and is soon to start radiotherapy.

“The cancer infected bone has gone and been replaced with a titanium mesh cover; a skin graft has replaced all of the skin on top of my head; and brain biopsies taken during surgery are clear,” he wrote.

“A great result with enormous gratitude to the dedicated doctors and nurses at The Alfred – true heroes each and every one of them. Six weeks of daily radiotherapy begin next week.”

Blackman arrived home from hospital on Saturday and is wearing a Fight MND beanie during his recovery as a show of support to footy legend Neale Daniher.

He is also supporting his wife Cecile during his recovery with her newly launched business You Need A Hug.