Nineties pop legend shares health update following stage four rectal cancer diagnosis

A nineties pop music legend has shared a health update following his stage four rectal cancer diagnosis.

Dario G, whose real name Paul Spencer, announced the news on X, formerly known as Twitter in June, and vowed to stay ‘positive’.

And since his diagnosis, Paul has spent his days living his life to the fullest while receiving chemotherapy. 

Speaking to The Mirror, he said: ‘I’m doing really, really well. The chemo and the medication arrested and stopped the pain and then I think the chemo starts to take an effect.

‘I think in a month’s time I’ll be having another scan so that’ll be around time. So yeah, my Christmas present is a photoshoot of another CT scan or MRI scan. I had one done [recently] on my brain as well because little problems appeared because of the chemo.

A nineties pop music legend has shared a health update following his stage four rectal cancer diagnosis

‘I even faced in the last week, my sense of taste has changed. There’s always another thing and another thing.’

Rectal cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the tissues of the rectum, and signs can include blood in stools, irregular bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, or a change in appetite.

Stage four cancer is where the cancer has spread from where it started to another organ in the body and is often called secondary cancer. 

When caught early enough, rectal cancer is relatively treatable. 

Despite his treatment and battle with the cancer, the musician revealed that he started playing football and running to help him focus on the good things. 

Paul also shared that he finds ageing is a ‘privilege’ as he discussed he tries not to waste life.

He added: ‘Don’t complain about this or that. Our hearts are beating let’s do something with that time.’ 

When he first shared the sad news, Dario wrote: ‘Hard to write this. I’ve just found out that I’ve got stage 4 rectal cancer and a shadow on my liver. That’s damn hard to read too I’m sure.

Dario G, whose real name Paul Spencer, announced the news on X, formerly known as Twitter in June, and vowed to stay ‘positive’ 

And since his diagnosis, Paul has spent his days living his life to the fullest while receiving chemotherapy 

Speaking to The Mirror , he said: ‘I’m doing really, really well. The chemo and the medication arrested and stopped the pain and then I think the chemo starts to take an effect 

Paul (pictured in 2001) was part of the pop trio Dario G, and while the group has since disbanded, continues to perform under their stage name

‘Gonna give it my best shot though. Stay positive, cos I am. Always. Seeing the doctors on Friday to discuss the next steps.’

He ended his post with ‘#f**kcancer’ and a four-leaf clover Emoji.

Paul was previously part of the electronic music trio known as Dario G, with their house track Sunchyme reaching Number Two in the charts.

The song’s iconic video featured dancers in safari costumes and matching makeup.

While the trio has since disbanded, Paul continues to perform under its stage name. 

More recently, Paul took to the stage for the Biggest 90s Disco, which featured fellow music legends Vengaboys, 2 Unlimited, Haddaway and Phats & Small.

Snaps from his recent performances showed Paul delighting crowds in venues across the UK by playing the electric piano and performing Sunchyme.

In 1997, Dario G reached number five in the charts, with their follow-up single Carnaval de Paris, which was later made the official song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was held in France.

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