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'It was awful feeling of dread': Piers Morgan reveals he faced prostate cancer scare after Bill Turnbull discusses incurable diagnosis

Published: 04:33 EDT, 6 March 2018 | Updated: 05:45 EDT, 6 March 2018

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Piers Morgan has revealed he faced a terrifying cancer scare on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain.

The 52-year-old was told there was a chance he could have prostate cancer when a blood test came back with high levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) but, fortunately for him, further investigation discovered he was fine.

The broadcaster was discussing BBC presenter Bill Turnbull's admission that he had incurable prostate cancer with his co-host Susanna Reid.

Scare: Piers Morgan has revealed he faced a terrifying cancer scare on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain

Speaking on the breakfast show, he said: 'I had a bit of a scare with this a few years ago but fortunately for me it was alright, but my levels were high raised.

'And it's a simple thing but if you leave it, and Bill gave a great interview, really honest and positive, and he said he'd left it a few years really, having some symptoms and not really dealing with it.

'It really struck me when I had that little scare - everyone has had a scare - that awful feeling of dread that this might be it and you have "the big C".'

Piers' admission came while he and Susanna were discussing Bill Turnbull as the newsreader has revealed his cancer had spread to his ribs, hips, pelvis and leg.

Worry: The broadcaster was discussing BBC presenter Bill Turnbull's admission that he had incurable prostate cancer with his co-host Susanna Reid

Worry: The 52-year-old was told there was a chance he could have prostate cancer when a blood test came back with high levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) but, fortunately for him, further investigation discovered he was fine

Bill, 62, was diagnosed after a trip to the doctor because he was concerned about his 'pee pattern' and a year of dull pain, but he admits he wishes he had gone to his GP sooner, as it may have reduced the chance of the cancer spreading.

Piers added: 'Bill said the trouble is when it's confirmed, is it's the last thing you think about when you got to bed and the first thing you think about when you wake up and it just dominates your life.

'And the challenge is you have to fight that cloud that's on you. I had it for three, four days and I will never forget it.'

Discussing the reasons behind his scare to co-host Susanna, 47, Piers added that the wait was 'agonising'.

Talking: Piers' admission came while he and Susanna were discussing Bill Turnbull as the newsreader has revealed his cancer had spread to his ribs, hips, pelvis and leg

Brave: Former BBC Breakfast host Bill has revealed he has prostate cancer

He shared: 'The PSA levels were raised which is the test and when they get very elevated you might have prostate cancer. I had to wait a few days and it was agonising, it made me go back and check.'

Piers discussion comes after broadcaster Bill talked to the Radio Times magazine about his diagnosis.

He said: 'The contract I thought I had with life has been shortened quite a bit. [I] wasn't aware there was something going on inside me. Maybe if I'd got it earlier and stopped it at the prostate, I'd be in a much better state.'

The Songs of Praise host revealed his diagnosis carries a life expectancy of 10 years, and he is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment to reduce the spread.

Admission: The 62-year-old was diagnosed months ago after aches and pains that he put down to ‘old age’ were no longer being alleviated with pills

Broadcaster: Bill, pictured with his wife Sarah, began his broadcasting career in 1978 and is best-known for his 15-year stint on BBC Breakfast

Recalling his conversation with the doctor, he said: 'He said, "Ten years", and then, crazily, I drove home and thought - did he say ten years? Five years? What did he say? It was all such a blur.'

But, despite the upsetting news, Bill is doing his best to think positive.

He added: 'You have to be positive, don't you? I know I'm not going to get cured and I'm realistic about the long-term prospects, but they're not bad.... And if it was all to end tomorrow, I couldn't have any complaints. I've had a really marvellous time.'

Bill has undergone kidney surgery, hormone injections and ‘knackering’ chemotherapy over the last few months and said the days after his diagnosis were ‘a dark chasm’.

Figures released last month reveal that prostate cancer claims 11,800 lives a year, making it a bigger killer than breast cancer. However, there is now a new strategy to revolutionise treatment, where patients have all their tests in one day.

Fighting: Bill (with Louise Minchin in 2014) has had kidney surgery, hormone injections and chemotherapy over the last few months and said the days after his diagnosis were ‘a dark chasm’