Mark Pilgrim

Mark Pilgrim has shared a heartbreaking look at his cancer struggle.
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‘Keep it real’: Mark Pilgrim shares rare look at treatment downside

Mark Pilgrim is known for his positive posts, but his latest one about his stage four cancer struggle is truly heartbreaking…

Mark Pilgrim

Mark Pilgrim has shared a heartbreaking look at his cancer struggle.
Images via Instagram
@markpilgrimza

Despite his grueling cancer battle, Mark Pilgrim almost always has a smile and a positive affirmation. But it’s not all happy social media snaps.

The veteran radio presenter gave his followers a raw glimpse of his health woes, and it’s heartbreaking…

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MARK PILGRIM SHARES A LOOK AT HIS STRUGGLE

Almost a year ago, Mark Pilgrim was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer – the second time after beating testicular cancer more than three decades ago. 

In the past 12 months, the Hot 102.7 presenter has since gone undergone an intensive treatment plan combining radiation, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. He also regularly has his lungs drained and is set to begin a new Dutch drug as part of his targeted therapy.

After spending more than 60 days in hospital last year, the presenter has also lost more than 15kgs. He now also uses a walking stick to move around.

But while Mark Pilgrim is known to use his motivational pearls of wisdom – and candid humour – to inspire his followers through his own cancer journey, in his latest social media post, he revealed he wanted to “keep it real.”

Sharing a pic of him crouched over in pain and clutching his walking stick; he posted: “Just to keep it real. I smile a lot in pics. But there’s also moments after heavy coughing or vomiting that I’m exhausted and need a moment to catch my breath. It’s about acknowledging those moments… and then standing up again”.

GOALS FOR 2023

Speaking to The South African, Mark Pilgrim revealed his goals for the New Year.

He said: “I want to be well. I want to be healed. I want to be back on radio.”

Mark also revealed his hopes to be fully recovered after proposing to his partner Adrienne Watkins on New Year’s Eve.

He added: “I would like to be strong enough that I’m standing at the altar!”