READ MORE: Only Fools and Horses: David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst's on set prank that nearly caused a cleaner to 'die of fright'Just a few weeks ago the star shared a picture with some old castmates and looked in high spirits.
But in a message for friends and fans this morning, Patrick revealed that tragically the cancer has returned and spread. He wrote: "I have been trying to avoid this tweet for a while, but I owe it to my friends to keep you updated.
Despite all the wonderful efforts by the medical and nursing teams at Medway, Guys, and Kings College hospitals, the lung cancer has returned. "I thought I had a painful groin strain a couple of months ago, unfortunately that turned out to be the cancer getting into my pelvis and leg bones.
It has also entered my lymphatic system. "What about the good news? I had radiology treatment last week and my oncologist is fairly confident this will stop the leg pain, and I will be up and about again. "I will also hopefully [be] able to get some shut-eye.
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