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Comedian Milton Jones has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The 60-year-old, who is known for his appearances on Mock The Week, has cancelled a number of UK tour dates as he undergoes surgery.
In an Instagram post, he said the cancer was treatable, adding: "Thanks for your support and respecting my privacy during this time. This decision has not been taken lightly, trust me.
"Abnormal service will resume as soon as possible and I'm looking forward to being back out on the road again soon - though probably not on a bike."
Jones said he would be "undergoing surgery soon", adding he will "need time afterwards to fully recover".
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Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, who himself has stage four cancer after his prostate cancer spread, replied: "Really sorry to hear it mate, best of luck."
Fellow comedian Al Murray added: "All the best Milton for a speedy recovery."
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Jones apologised as he announced the cancellation of several dates of his ongoing Ha!Milton Tour.
The Richmond-born comedian said shows in Leeds, Coventry, Basingstoke, Sterts, Launceston, Durham, Hexham, Ilkley, Wakefield, Lichfield, Tunbridge Wells, Portsmouth and Lyme Regis would no longer go ahead, while shows in Colchester, London, Bridlington and Stroud would be rescheduled to the autumn.
Jones's career has seen him perform on Live At The Apollo, Lee Mack's All Star Cast and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.
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