Walsall-born Slade legend Noddy Holder gives thumbs up on cancer treatment

The Walsall born Slade frontman, aged 78, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2018 and told his life was limited.

But after undergoing experimental chemotherapy treatment at the Christie Medical Centre in Manchester, Noddy ‘responded well’, with his cancer diagnosis revealed publicly for the first time last year.

Now, six years on from his devastating diagnosis, Noddy told BBC Breakfast he was 'doing ok' and 'on a level playing field.'

In an interview on BBC Breakfast on Thursday, where he spoke about his band’s hit single Merry Xmas Everybody, Noddy was asked how he was doing.

He said: "I’m okay. I’m on a level playing field. I’m doing alright.

"Five years ago, I was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer and given six months for live but luckily for me I was given a heavy bout of chemo which was very targeted. 

"They hadn’t tried it on anyone over 60 at the time but asked me if I’d give it a try and I was 72 at that point and luckily for me I am still here five years later.

"They never say you’re cured. They keep a check on it."

Noddy appeared on the breakfast sofa with his wife Suzan, with the pair saying they were involved in charity fundraising for the East Cheshire Hospice, which had helped him out throughout his treatment.