Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy, 45, shares health update amid battle with bowel cancer: 'No end in sight'
Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy, 45, shares health update amid battle with bowel cancer: 'No end in sight'
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Courtney Murphy has provided a health update amid his battle with bowel cancer. The former Australian Idol favourite says that he is still fighting the disease as a year approaches since he was first diagnosed. 'It's nearly a year on now from my diagnosis and there's no end in sight as far as treatment goes,' the 45-year-old told Perth Now.
![['It's nearly a year on now from my diagnosis and there's no end in sight as far as treatment goes,' the 45-year-old told Perth Now. Pictured with his children]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/12/83105535-14333389-_As_a_self_employed_musician_with_a_wife_and_three_young_childre-a-5_1738066384223.jpg)
'I've told my doctors to throw everything they've got at it' he added. Courtney and his band of siblings, The Murphy Brothers, have released their new album, Something In The Water, which they dedicated to their late father. 'I'm willing to do whatever it takes, I'm going to keep looking forward to putting out the next album' he said.
![[Courtney, who rose to fame on the singing competition in 2004 , revealed he was battling the cruel disease last April. Pictured in his Australian Idol days]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/12/83105125-14333389-He_has_been_steadily_working_since_his_time_on_Idol_pictured_lan-a-6_1738066389335.jpg)
Courtney Murphy (pictured) has provided a health update amid his battle with bowel cancer. The former Australian Idol favourite says that he is still fighting the disease as a year approaches since he was first diagnosed. Late last year, Courtney took the brave step to return to performing and recording after being diagnosed with late-stage bowel cancer.
![[Courtney and his band of siblings, The Murphy Brothers (pictured), have released their new album, Something In The Water, which they dedicated to their late father]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/12/83105537-14333389-Courtney_has_continued_to_release_music_including_the_solo_studi-a-11_1738066572803.jpg)
Courtney, who rose to fame on the singing competition in 2004, revealed he was battling the cruel disease last April. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy Courtney the musician delighted his fans earlier this month with a show in Freemantle, WA. 'With all the love and support we've received these past few months, it's great to be able to share some new music,' Chris told Perth Now.
