Pundit Mark Webster will return to Sky Sports' Premier League Darts coverage this Thursday following an improvement in his condition after revealing his cancer diagnosis.
The Welshman announced in January that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer called hairy cell leukaemia and has not worked at a darts event since beginning chemotherapy in February.
The former BDO world champion made his diagnosis public in a wide‑ranging interview with Darts World, which he referenced when providing an update on his condition and confirming his attendance at Thursday's Premier League Darts event in Birmingham - live on Sky Sports.
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"I'm delighted to say that since this interview was filmed, things have improved," Webster wrote on X.
"Although I'm still undergoing treatment, I have been cleared to return to Premier League duty on Thursday.
"Looking forward to being back amongst it. Thanks again for all of the love and support ❤️."
Sky Sports pundit Wayne Mardle took to social media to celebrate his colleague's imminent return to the stage and commentary box.
"Love you pal!!! I'm looking forward to seeing you!" he wrote on X.
The update follows Webster's recent comments about his condition, his treatment, and the process of coming to terms with his prognosis.
"It sounds bad when you say leukaemia, but… it's got a good prognosis - 95 per cent of cases are successful. I will be put into some sort of remission at some point, but the recovery at the minute is just not going to plan in terms of the speed of it," Webster explained.
"It's not the worst-case scenario, but it's just a bit frustrating for me.
"I can work with people, but only in sensible environments. It's frustrating really. The day-to-day thing is a bit frustrating because I'm used to being busy. Premier League February 5 in Newcastle was the last time I worked, so yeah, I'm just managing it.
"I've got to trust the people who have been looking after me. They've been really good. I don't always get the answers I want when I go in, but I've got to trust them."
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