Broadcaster Mel Homer diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia

Wednesday 9 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 9 Jul 2025, 12:11pm

Radio host and television personality Mel Homer has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia following routine blood tests. The Breeze host is expected to begin treatment next week and will likely spend a month in hospital.

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