“[…] I’m so grateful for the amazing team taking care of me, especially my wife Katie and my wonderful family!”

The scan, marking one year since his treatment, showed no evidence of the cancer returning.

In a follow-up with the BBC, he admitted that he felt “more nervous” about this particular one-year scan than any previous ones, but was “absolutely thrilled and delighted” with the outcome.

Though the doctor acknowledges that the successful scan doesn’t mean his brain cancer is cured, he finds comfort in knowing that it hasn’t returned yet, allowing him more time to cherish life with his wife and children.

Prof Scolyer concluded with, “[I] couldn’t be happier.”