'No one wants to get that news': Ben Fordham reveals his father John's throat cancer has returned during an emotional interview on Sky News By Wade Sellers For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:18 BST, 14 June 2019 | Updated: 02:21 BST, 14 June 2019 Viewcomments Ben Fordham has announced that his dad's cancer has returned. The 42-year-old journalist made the announcement during an interview with his father, John Fordham, on Sky News on Thursday. Ben invited the 75-year-old celebrity agent to discuss his career in the media as well as his head and neck cancer, which he was first diagnosed with two years ago. Ben explained to viewers that John first suspected he had cancer during a family holiday in 2017. 'I remember my sister Sarah saying, "Oh what's on your neck?" and you told her, "Oh it's a strained muscle or something,' Ben said. Unfortunately, the lump on John's neck turned out out to be something more serious. 'That was a shock, no one wants to get that news,' John said of the diagnosis. 'No one wants to get that news': Ben Fordham (right) revealed that his father John's (left) throat cancer has returned during an emotional interview on Sky News on Thursday Thanks to the help of 'some incredible doctors', John was able to successfully treat his cancer - but the disease has since returned. Two weeks ago, the entertainment industry veteran was told by his doctor, Professor Havas, that 'we've got a problem here'. 'So now I'm back into another challenge, I'm back into full treatment and right in the middle of it now,' John added. Candid: Ben invited his father, a 75-year-old celebrity agent, to discuss his career in the media as well as his head and neck cancer, which he was first diagnosed with two years ago After the interview, Ben took to Instagram to share a photo of himself and his father in the Sky News television studio. 'I was lucky to chat to my dad on TV tonight. Sadly his cancer is back but he’s fighting hard. Love ya Jack,' he wrote in the caption. Many of Ben's friends and colleagues left supportive comments, including The Daily Edition's Sally Obermeder, who wrote: 'Sending you all much love and strength.' Close: Ben also revealed the way that his father found out he had throat cancer back in 2017 during the interview Iconic: John has enjoyed a long career in media and has also served as an agent and manager to some of Australia's biggest names. Pictured: John with Kerri-Anne Kennerley in 2004 The Morning Show co-anchor Kylie Gillies added: 'The Fordham spirit runs strong and deep.' Since his diagnosis in 2017, John has set up a charity called the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation. Through this foundation, John sells Critic's Choice wine in order to raise funds towards cancer research efforts. Fighter: Since his diagnosis in 2017, John has set up a charity called the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility