Inside Rhod Gilbert's 'brutal' cancer battle as comedian prepares for The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer

Rhod Gilbert will be setting foot inside the Celebrity Bake Off tent for the Stand Up to Cancer special on March 17. Comedian Rhod, 55, received his first clear scan in October 2023 after being diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2022. Rhod Gilbert will be setting foot inside the Celebrity Bake Off tent for the Stand Up to Cancer special on March 17 The comedian had his first clear scan in October 2023 after being diagnosed with head and neck cancer the year prior As Rhod prepared to compete for the coveted baking title, MailOnline take a look at the comedian's brave and 'brutal' battle with the disease. Rhod was diagnosed with cancer in his neck and throat, on a tonsil and at the base of his tongue, after finding a lump in April 2022 He found out whilst fundraising money for Velindre Cancer Centre on a trek in Cuba, Rhod said: 'I left, literally left as a patron and came back as a patient' What treatment did Rhod Gilbert receive? In October 2023, Rhod had his first clear scan after undergoing treatment for the stage four cancer 'I think I'm going to tour again next year, it’s all taking shape at the moment.'