Darryl Brohman has revealed he is officially cancer-free, just six months after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a form of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

The 69-year-old underwent chemotherapy and stepped back from on-air duties with 2GB for the time being.

However, he is now set to return to the airwaves as he revealed a doctor has declared him cancer-free.

“I’ve had good news,” he told 2GB’s Continuous Call Team on Sunday.

“The doctor said, ‘Mate, I think you are right’.

“I am happy, the doctor is happy. I feel great. I am so glad the chemo is over.

“I did what I had to do, six lots of chemo, three weeks apart.

“When I was first diagnosed I was told this was very treatable. I didn’t really know how serious it was, but it was serious enough because it is a type of cancer. I am sure a lot of people have been through it.

“I was pretty flat for a number of months. I used to take a tablet on a daily basis which knocks you about. But I was lucky enough that I had a job where I only worked Saturdays and Sundays.

“If I had a full-time job working Monday to Friday, it would have been really hard and difficult for me.

“You blokes have been great to me. I am so happy and relieved that I am going to be OK. I just appreciate everyone’s thoughts, it has been really nice.”

Brohman will continue to be monitored, including having a PET scan every three months for the next five years.

This was not Brohman’s first fight with a life-threatening disease either. In 2010, he beat prostate cancer after undergoing surgery.

But Brohman says he feels “embarrassed” to be receiving attention for his fight, given situations like the one faced by Jai Arrow.

“I must admit, given the situation with Jai Arrow, I am a little bit embarrassed to be receiving attention,” he said.

“He has a bit of work … it is bloody hard for him and his family.

“But I just have to say, to the doctors and health system that we have here … even though I went through the public sector – it cost me hardly anything and the system was so good to me.

“The nurses, the doctors, the hospital itself was so good to me.”

Originally published as Beloved rugby league personality Darryl Brohman provides major update after cancer battle