▲ Broadcaster Robert Harley (63), who has been self-absorbed on suspicion of drug use, is known to be battling rare cancer. broadcast capture
Broadcaster Robert Halley (63), who has been self-absorbed on drug charges, is known to be battling a rare cancer.
Harley appeared on MBN’s ‘Field Report Scoop World’ on the 19th and reported that she is suffering from ‘malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST)’, a nerve cancer.
He visited the hospital for cranial nerve palsy two years ago, but suffered a side effect of swelling throughout the body during treatment. A malignant tumor was then discovered on his leg. After that, Harley was diagnosed with a peripheral nerve sheath tumor and spent several months fighting the disease.
What is a peripheral nerve sheath tumor? “Rare cancer with only 0.1% of the world”
“It is a rare cancer that only has 0.1% of the world,” Harley said.
“I had an inflammation in my leg that did not subside, and a malignant tumor was attached to the nerve. My whole body is swollen, and my stomach and legs have doubled.” He said, “It is a nerve cancer and it is a cancer called ‘peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST)’. There is no 0.1% in the world. It is one of the rarest cancers in the world.”
Peripheral nerve sheath tumors mainly occur between the ages of 20 and 50 and are a type of cancer that arises from nerves.
▲ Broadcaster Robert Harley (63), who has been self-absorbed on suspicion of drug use, is known to be battling rare cancer. broadcast capture
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is a type of sarcoma that grows in soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, fat, tendons, ligaments, lymph and blood vessels, and nerves.
Here, sarcoma refers to cancer that occurs in non-epithelial connective tissues such as bone, muscle, and fat. It is known that the incidence is rare compared to carcinomas such as colorectal cancer and breast cancer.
It is known that 25-50% of peripheral nerve sheath tumors develop in patients with type 1 neurofibromatosis.
A typical symptom of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is swelling of the arms and legs.
According to the Korean Society of Orthopedic Surgery, “edema may occur in the limbs, and there is usually no pain. “Sometimes I feel limp when walking or have difficulty moving my limbs,” he explains.
The 5-year survival rate of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors varies depending on the size and location of the tumor, but is approximately 23-69%. This is lower than the 5-year survival rate of cancer patients of 70.7% (based on the 2019 National Cancer Registry Statistics).
To increase the survival rate, early diagnosis and treatment must be made before it spreads to other parts of the body.
For the diagnosis of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, tests such as MRI and whole-body bone scan are required. After diagnosis, surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are performed.
▲ Broadcaster Robert Harley (63), who has been self-absorbed on suspicion of drug use, is known to be battling rare cancer. broadcast capture
Robert Harley: When I was discharged from the hospital, I couldn’t even walk.
After undergoing resection, Harley is currently focusing on rehabilitation with her son. When he was discharged from the hospital, he said he had no muscles in his body and could not even walk.
On that day’s broadcast, there was a scene where Harley was limping and taking a rest while taking a walk.
Harley’s son said, “(After the surgery) Dad had no muscles at first. He couldn’t even walk because he didn’t have muscles,” he said.
▲ Broadcaster Robert Harley (63), who has been self-absorbed on suspicion of drug use, is known to be battling rare cancer. broadcast capture
Meanwhile, American broadcaster Robert Halley became naturalized in 1997. Gyeongsang-do dialect and witty eloquence, “Would you like to have a pot?” It became popular as a buzzword.
However, in 2019, he was accused of using methamphetamine, which caused a social scandal. The court sentenced Harley to one year in prison, two years of probation, and 40 hours of drug therapy classes.
Reporter Kim Chae-hyun
