‘Captain’ Paul Shepherd reveals cancer diagnosis on Perth’s The Big Breakfast

August 23, 2019 2:56

Perth radio veteran ‘Captain’ Paul Shepherd revealed on this morning’s Mix 94.5 The Big Breakfast that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

What started off as cramps Shepherd thought were related to heartburn or stress led to the diagnosis, which will see him undergo surgery next week to remove the five to six centimetre mass.

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Brittney Rigby

Brittney Rigby was Mumbrella's deputy managing editor - news and analysis. She left Mumbrella in April 2021.

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‘Captain’ Paul Shepherd reveals cancer diagnosis on Perth’s The Big Breakfast

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