Darryl ‘Big Marn’ Brohman, a former star of The Footy Show and current 2GB radio host, has publicly disclosed his fight against cancer.

The cherished rugby league figure shared during a Thursday morning interview with 2GB’s Mark Levy that he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Brohman, a well-known name in the sports community, expressed optimism about his condition, noting that while he will require chemotherapy, his outlook is encouraging.

“It’s a type of cancer, and I began treatment today,” Brohman stated. “Chemotherapy starts on Monday, with sessions spaced about 21 days apart. I’ll have to undergo around six or seven sessions in total.”

“While it’s not the best news, if there’s a silver lining, it’s that this type of cancer is considered less severe,” he added. “Everyone I’ve spoken to assures me it’s highly treatable, so I remain optimistic about recovery, which is reassuring.”

Darryl Brohman has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Brohman’s wife Beverly has taken time off work to help him as he battles cancer again

Brohman is a popular figure at 2GB and has been working for the Continuous Call Team for many years

He revealed the symptom that led to the diagnosis.

‘I was a bit crook in the stomach and I just felt a bit heavy and I just went and got tested. I have probably been tested about seven or eight times,’ he said. 

‘They had to form an accurate opinion of what it was.

He said his wife had taken some time off work to support him through the diagnosis.

‘My daughter got married last Friday so it came at a bad time, but it was a fantastic wedding,’ he said. 

‘She’s (wife) a different woman in the last few days, she’s very loving.’

Brohman is planning to take a career break for the next few months, before returning to 2GB for the footy season next year.

He isn’t a stranger to major health scares, and was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010.   

At the time he opened up about his cancer fight, urging other men to have routine check-ups for the life-threatening illness.

Brohman with daughter Ruby

Brohman played State of Origin for Queensland and 114 first grade games 

He underwent surgery and made a full recovery and he’s determined to beat the disease again.

‘I’m very positive that I’ll be all right, just a matter of going through all the yucky stuff you’ve got to go through. Chemo doesn’t sound like a lot of fun, but… I’m just gonna lay low for a few months, do what I’ve got to do, and hopefully come out completely healthy,’ he said.

Brohman has been a fierce advocate for cancer survivors himself, and is an ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, which helps kids battling the disease. 

‘Bulldogsfans’ Instagram page posted a picture of Brohman when the news of his diagnosis came out, saying: ‘We wish him a full and speedy recovery’.

‘Stay strong Darryl you can beat this. My prayers are with you,’ one fan said.

‘Hang in there, Big Marn,’ another said.  

He played 114 first grade games, including stints at Penrith and Canterbury, and featured in two State of Origin games for Queensland.

In his Queensland debut during the opening match of the 1983 State of Origin series at Lang Park, Brohman suffered a broken jaw after a vicious elbow tackle from Les Boyd, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.   

At the time, Brohman had been widely tipped to make his Test debut in the series against New Zealand, which was due to start just three days later.