First Dates star Merlin gives update on his cancer treatment as he details ‘horrific’ chemotherapy

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has provided an update on his treatment for cancer and has detailed his “horrific” chemotherapy.

The telly fave, 46, revealed in September that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

And now he’s shared an update with fans.

https://twitter.com/MerlinFDC4/status/1475483888285749253?s=20

What did First Dates star Merlin say about his condition?

Taking to Twitter, Merlin said: “Well there’s a new #cancer side effect… months of chemo have messed up my hands, now my phone refused to acknowledge my biometric fingerprints! [cry-laugh emoji].”

It was then fans got in touch to share their own experiences and offer their support.

One fan got in touch to sympathise and empathise with Merlin.

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Gillian said: “Gave me pins and needles in my hands and they burn in the bath?”

Merlin then replied: “Neuropathy. Had that too!

“Thankfully off the IV chemo now, found it horrific, knocked me for six.”

What did fans say in support?

Following Merlin’s update, fans also sent their support for the First Dates barman.

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