BBC Breakfast host announces tragic cancer news on air as co-star says 'it's not a death sentence'

BBC Breakfast host announces tragic cancer news on air as co-star says 'it's not a death sentence'

BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay shared some devastating cancer news during Tuesday's programme. Prior to chatting with guest Johnny Nelson about his father, who died from prostate cancer, they discussed Sir Chris Hoy's recent diagnosis.

Sir Chris Hoy revealed earlier this year that he had a stage four prostate cancer diagnosis and that it was incurable.

They also broadcast a segment featuring specialists discussing a new prostate cancer screening programme, which aims to detect the early warning signs of the condition and could "save thousands of lives".

Following the clip, Jon Kay said, "Let's talk further about this. Shall we be joined on the sofa by David James from P