The musical artist (41) posted a statement on his social media on Friday, where he revealed he was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.
“After the brain haemorrhage two years ago, it’s not something I ever thought I’d be facing – but here we are, and I’m taking it one step at a time,” he wrote in a post on Instagram.
In 2023, Mr Pierce suffered a brain haemorrhage while out on his daily jog.
The Block Rockin’ Beats presenter has already had two surgeries at the Mater Private in Dublin and is now “focusing on recovery and the next stage of treatment”.
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“I want to give my deepest thanks to the amazing medical teams who’ve looked after me, and to my family and friends for their love, strength, and support. I couldn’t do this without them.
“I also want to say a huge thank you to my bandmates, crew, manager, and everyone at Today FM for standing by me and keeping everything moving while I focus on getting well. Your support means the world,” he said.
Mr Pierce said he is sharing his personal story because “it’s important to know that men can get breast cancer too”.
“If you notice any changes – a lump, pain, swelling, or anything that doesn’t feel right – please get it checked. Early diagnosis really does make a difference.
“This journey has been tough, but I’ve come back before and I’ll come back stronger again. Music is healing, and that will never change. Cancer cannot beat me.”
The popular DJ confirmed that the schedule of his Block Rockin’ Beats gigs, which are a live stage performance version of his radio show, remains unchanged.
The Dubliner is due to perform at Dublin’s 3Olympia on December 14, Mayo’s TF Royal in Castlebar on December 28, and Kerry’s Glenagle Arena on December 29.
“I’ll see you all next month and well into 2026. Thank you for all your support. It means more than I can ever say,” he added.
Dec Pierce on stage at Fairview Park with his daughter
Messages of support for the DJ have poured into the comment section under his social media post.
The former RTÉ Radio 1’s Drivetime presenter Sarah McInerney said on Instagram: “Dec, I’m so sorry to hear of everything you’ve been through, and I’m sending you all my best wishes in your recovery”.
Meanwhile, RTÉ 2FM broadcaster Laura Fox said: “Sending you all the love in the world Dec”, while Mr Pierce’s colleague, TodayFM’s DJ Joe Donnelly added: “The speediest of recoveries Dec”.
He initially hoped it was just a headache, but the pain was so severe he knew it was much more serious. He’s talked about how his recovery hasn’t come easily so far.
At 40, while out for a run in 2023, Pierce said he felt an extreme pain that he described as like an explosion inside his head.
He was diagnosed with a subarachnoid haemorrhage, which is a bleed on the brain, and spent two weeks in the critical care unit in Beaumont Hospital.
He has since talked about his slow road to recovery and how eventually, with the help of his wife Kate and daughter, he managed to return to the Today FM studio.
