Cape Town – South African radio personality Mark Pilgrim has given his followers another update with regard to his health and recovery, sharing that he is receiving treatment at his home.
One of his followers said she “can see the sparkle is back” in his eyes.
Taking to his Instagram account, Mark told his fans that he is out of the hospital but still receiving treatment.
“Getting a 4 hour drip at home is a lot easier when a little fur ball is keeping me company,” Mark wrote.
“Still out of breath doing the smallest things, especially with the drainage tube still in my chest, but walking a little further each day without my cane for support,” he added.
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In a previous post, Mark revealed that he may appear as though he smiles a lot, but he also faces intense battles behind the scenes, emphasising how important it is to “acknowledge these moments” and “stand up again”.
“Just to keep it real. I smile a lot in pics, but there’s also moments after heavy coughing or vomiting that I’m exhausted and need a moment to catch my breath. It’s about acknowledging those moments… and then standing up again,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
“I’m in awe of your resilience. Keep inspiring,” wrote one commenter.
One follower highlighted how Pilgrim is a beacon of motivation.
“Hi Mark, I’m on a similar journey-active stage 4 breast. I look for your Instagram post everyday because of your unbelievable mental strength ,motivation and positivity.
“I know that not everyday will you beable to be positive and strong, you are absolutely allowed that-you are human! But please dig deep and hang in there? I get so much strength from you!”
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin