Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw has spoken about his cancer diagnosis (Picture: Steve Meddle/Shutterstock)BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw was diagnosed with cancer after doctors discovered tumours on his spine last summer. He continued: ‘Last August, he was diagnosed with cancer, mainly affecting his spine and making him unable to walk. Kershaw was then hired to take over from DJ John Peel on Radio 1 in 1985, the same year he co-presented Live Aid. Where to find support Macmillan Cancer Support has a free helpline open every day from 8am to 8pm. National cancer charities offering support and information about cancer, including the symptoms, types, causes and treatments: Cancer waiting times: NHS England Macmillan Cancer Support Cancer Research UKGot a story?