Barrow born Dave said he was 'doing alright' when talking to BBC Radio Cumbria. “I've had quite a lot of chemotherapy now, but it's working,” said Dave. “ ...
He said: “There have been times when you just curl up and cry, there’s no getting round all this. “I’ve had quite a lot of chemotherapy now, but it’s working,” said Dave. “It was, ‘Lil get the clippers’, the Hairy Bikers or not, for anybody it’s not nice.
It comes after Dave revealed the news of his cancer diagnosis in May.
"It’s encouraged me that it’s time to stick my head above the parapet a bit." Later, offering an update on his condition, he said: "I’m doing alright, I wouldn’t say I was the best I’ve ever been, I’ve had quite a lot of chemotherapy but it’s working. Dave responded: "I just miss having my beard, the feeling of it. "It's the beard I miss though. Back in May, Dave revealed the news of his cancer diagnosis on an episode of the pair's Agony Uncles podcast and said that he didn't want to 'hide under a rock', but will be away from work. While he hasn't specified the type of cancer he has, he did say earlier this year he was undergoing chemotherapy.
Chris Moyles was joined by old friends The Hairy Bikers this morning (11th October), and Dave Myers gave us all an update on his chemotherapy treatment.
It's tough but it's a path many people are on." And at the minute I can eat what I want, so that's great!" "It's been a rough old year, but there are many people going through the same thing I'm not unique.
The chef shared that his hair and beard are growing back after chemotherapy as he said 'the numbers are going in the right direction'
“The very first week before all the treatment started you have a week of going round hospitals, it was enormous pressure on Lil my partner, but Si was the one who drove me around for a week,” he said. Thanking fans for their messages of support, [County Durham ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/county-durham)star Si added: “He's doing canny, but as you appreciate he's right in the trenches of it all at the minute - but he's getting there, thank God.” “I’m doing alright, I wouldn’t say I was the best I’ve ever been, I’ve had quite a lot of chemotherapy but it’s working,” he shared. [Cumbrian ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/cumbria)-born star, 64, announced the news on the Agony Uncles podcast back in May, telling listeners that the year would be “a bit of a write off” as he underwent treatment. Despite not being able to appear at in-person events, Dave has posted regular updates on the Hairy Bikers’ Instagram page with cooking demonstrations. And in an appearance on During the chat with fellow Hairy Biker Si King, Dave reassured fans that his prognosis was “okay” and that he was “going to be fine” as he appealed to fans to respect his and his family’s privacy. [BBC](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/bbc) Radio Cumbria on Monday he provided a further update on his health, the [Manchester Evening News reports ](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/hairy-bikers-dave-myers-praises-25229974). Dave was also full of praise for Si, hailing his co-star as “indispensable” as he explained that his friend had been accompanying him to hospital appointments and cooking him meals to store in his freezer. [Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby opens up on mum's cancer treatment saying 'she's doing amazing'](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/charlotte-crosby-mum-cancer-update-25219071) [Janusz tipped to be this year's Great British Bake Off winner thanks to stats](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/janusz-tipped-years-great-british-25229988) [Prince Harry shares sweet update on Archie, Lilibet and pet dogs during charity video call](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/prince-harry-archie-lilibet-dogs-25228504) [Scarlett Moffatt opens up about her anxiety and coping with the 'Sunday Scaries'](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/scarlett-moffatt-anxiety-sunday-scaries-25225429) [Hollywood star Hilary Swank announces she’s pregnant with 'miracle' twins at 48](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/hilary-swank-pregnant-twins-48-25189337) [In August ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/hairy-bikers-dave-myers-health-24882190), 55-year-old Si gave the audience at Bolton Food and Drink Festival the promising news that Dave was “getting there” with his treatment after he couldn’t make it to the festival. [Hairy Biker ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/authors/hairy-bikers/)Dave Myers has given an update on his [health ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/health/)after revealing that he had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy [earlier this year ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/hairy-biker-dave-myers-cancer-23880197).
Hairy Bikers chef Dave Myers has praised his 'amazing' friend Si King for his help throughout his cancer diagnosis.
[TV & Film7 hours ago ](https://propermanchester.com/tv-film/this-morning-viewers-slam-alice-beer-as-she-gives-cost-of-living-lecture-from-huge-home/) [launched The Aitch-S2 initiative](https://propermanchester.com/music/aitch-launches-free-train-travel-scheme-for-young-people/), which provided hundreds of people with free train travel to a variety of events across the country. “Our electric blankets scheme was just one of the measures we’ve taken to help. [Trending15 hours ago ](https://propermanchester.com/trending/hairy-bikers-dave-myers-praises-amazing-friend-si-king-for-help-through-cancer-diagnosis/) When it was found on Thursday, September 29th it was next to a bin bag, which had been filled with dog biscuit wrappers and foam ripped from a dog bed.” [Trending13 hours ago ](https://propermanchester.com/trending/rspca-launch-appeal-after-american-bulldog-found-dead-in-pushchair-in-bolton/) [Music1 day ago](https://propermanchester.com/music/paul-heaton-and-jacqui-abbott-praised-for-capping-concert-tickets-to-fight-music-industry-greed/) [Trending11 hours ago ](https://propermanchester.com/trending/aitch-becomes-ambassador-for-downs-syndrome-charity-in-honour-of-inspirational-sister/) He added: “No, I want my beard back. [What's On14 hours ago ](https://propermanchester.com/whats-on/kids-can-become-pilots-at-manchester-airports-immersive-flight-academy-this-half-term/) I just miss having my beard, the feeling of it, because your skin’s different and all peachy. [Trending](https://propermanchester.com/category/trending/)
Dave spoke out over his cancer battle as he issued a rare update.
Simply [click here](https://data.reachplc.com/213222873338859) to subscribe and stay up to date with all the latest from across the city and wider West Midlands. He also joked he feels "anonymous" without his beard and hair. My message was positive not knowing what was to come." "I'm doing alright, I wouldn't say I was the best I've ever been, I've had quite a lot of chemotherapy but it's working. The BBC star and chef spoke out in a brand new interview, as fans ask him how he is amid his health battle. Dave spoke out over his cancer battle as he issued a rare update.
"The numbers are going in the right direction, my hair is growing back, my beard is coming back."
"I'm doing alright, I wouldn't say I was the best I've ever been, I've had quite a lot of chemotherapy but it's working. Dave reassured fans asking about his health battle that the chemotherapy was working. Dave explained how he recently posted a video on his Instagram account thanking followers for their support. There are times when you curl up and cry. The former [Barrow-in-Furness](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/barrow-in-furness) Grammar School for Boys pupil found fame as one half of cooking duo the Hairy Bikers, alongside friend and fellow chef Si. The post was inundated with "lovely messages", with Dave saying: "It’s encouraged me that it’s time to stick my head above the parapet a bit."