First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths, 46, reveals devastating cancer battle

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First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths reveals devastating cancer battle

FIRST Dates barman Merlin Griffiths has revealed details of his devastating cancer battle.

The 46-year-old, who is a fan favourite on the Channel 4 dating show, was diagnosed with bowel cancer just six weeks ago.The barman has become a fan favourite on the Channel 4 showhe has a 75 per cent chance of living beyond five years, as he faces a year of treatment.Sunday Mirror“It’s wanting to move into the tissues surrounding it. But importantly, it hasn’t got into the lymph yet, meaning it’s not spread.

In June, Merlin started getting pain in his stomach, which he initially put down to scar tissue caused by a car accident when he was 20. But doctors discovered a 4.5cm Stage 3 tumour, and while he admits he "shed a tear in private", he is determined to beat the disease.

 

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