Sir Michael Parkinson expecting full recovery after completing treatment for prostate cancer

By Simon Cable

PUBLISHED: 06:02 EST, 18 August 2013 | UPDATED: 09:51 EST, 19 August 2013

Recovering well: Legendary TV host Michael Parkinson has finished his treatment for cancer

Sir Michael Parkinson has been told he can expect to make a full recovery from prostate cancer.

The 78-year-old TV host has completed a month of intensive radiotherapy, and is now awaiting test results.

He is recovering at his home in Berkshire with his wife Mary.

The couples son, Mike, said it was early days, but added: The prognosis is good. Everything went to plan and now it is a case of rest and recuperation for a month or so.

My dads in good spirits and he is expected to make a full recovery.

Sir Michael, affectionately known as Parky, interviewed around 2,000 celebrities over four decades, ranging from Madonna to Muhammad Ali.

He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May and went public with the news in July. Since then he has worked to raise awareness of the disease, launching a campaign urging men to check for warning signs.

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