Eddie Jordan issues new update following cancer diagnosis
Speaking on the Formula For Success podcast, Eddie Jordan has shared a positive update on his health as he continues chemotherapy treatment for bladder and prostate cancer, which had spread to his spine and pelvis.
In December 2024, Eddie Jordan, who was the founder and owner of Jordan Grand Prix, a Formula One constructor which operated from 1991 to 2005, announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate and bladder cancer earlier in the year.
He was the chief analyst for Formula One coverage on the BBC from 2009 to 2015 before joining Channel 4 after BBC pulled out in 2016. In 2023, Jordan launched his own podcast called 'Formula For Success', alongside his ex-BBC co-presenter David Coulthard.
Sharing an update on his health, Jordan stated that he spent the winter months in Cape Town, South Africa, but he revealed that he was still undergoing a chemotherapy cycle.
“We’ve kind of alluded to it, David, over the shows, way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer, and then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive. Some very dark days in there – but we pulled out of it, thankfully.”
“I’m in the middle of a chemo cycle at the moment, which happened to be on today, as we’re doing this recording, in good shape. And I must say, look guys and girls, don’t be afraid. Go and get tested. I’ll just leave it at that.
"I don’t want to be just like a gramophone record going round and round, but the reality is that there is a great chance of survival. There’s an unbelievable opportunity of good medical care everywhere in the world now, and chemotherapy, they seem to have their act together.”
While Jordan confirmed that he has completed four chemotherapy sessions so far, he did not rule out that he might need another series of treatments in the future.
“Cape Town has been brilliant. I’ve had the four chemo so far. Another planned two, which you never know if it hasn’t completely gone. Might have to go for another one or two.
"It’s not something… you wouldn’t want your very best friend to have chemo, because it’s not something that’s very desirable. But at the same time, the outlook and the future is great. So God bless those guys in the medical field," Jordan concluded.
