- Was diagnosed with throat cancer in January
Veteran footy journalist Paul Kent has delivered a positive update in his cancer battle after nine weeks of treatment.
The rugby league identity and podcaster confirmed in January that he was battling throat cancer.
The former NRL 360 co-host and News Corp journalist was diagnosed after returning from the Ashes tour in England before Christmas, with cancer found in the lymph nodes around his neck.
The 56-year-old was preparing to begin treatment at the Chris O’Brien Cancer Centre in Sydney where he faced up to nine weeks of therapy.
On Monday he posted a smiling image on Instagram saying his treatment is now complete.
‘Last chemo (triple hit) underway today,’ Kent wrote.
Paul Kent has revealed that he has completed his last chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with cancer in January
‘Four more rounds of radiation left and we’re closing this chapter.
‘Hanging in there and doing well.
‘The messages and support from you all has been overwhelming – truly grateful.
‘See you all soon.’
Kent’s post attracted plenty of well wishes from his supporters.
‘Stay strong Kenty you have got this champion,’ one posted.
‘Hey Paul you have always been a fighter and a cheeky bugger. Hope to see you back better than ever,’ added another.
Another posted: ‘Good luck Kenty can’t wait to hear you back on the YouTube airwaves later.’
The former NRL 360 host has gone on to create the Kenty Prime Time and Kenty Blitz podcasts
Kent (pictured second from left) has re-established himself as a leading voice in sports analysis in his comeback
‘All the best Kenty. Your podcast is the best show in league now. Look forward to seeing you back doing what you do best,’ posted yet another.
After parting ways with News Corp and Fox Sports in 2024 following his involvement in a street altercation in Sydney’s inner-west, Kent pivoted to the podcast space.
He went on to launch Kenty Prime Time and Kenty Blitz, regularly joined by former rugby league hardman John Elias as co-host.
The shows have attracted high-profile guests including Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’Landys, RLPA chief executive Clint Newton, Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart, ex-Bulldogs enforcer turned commentator James Graham and South Sydney great Craig Coleman.
‘A lot of people suggested it to me and told me to think about it [launching a podcast],’ Kent said at the time.
‘[In the end] I thought I’d go ahead with it. I like the idea of it. There are a lot of positives to it.’
