Trevor Nelson has returned to BBC Radio 2 after undergoing surgery for a brain tumour, describing his summer as "emotional" and "very difficult." The 62-year-old radio presenter first announced in June that he would be taking a break from work due to "health issues," and later revealed in August that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour, which he said had "turned his world upside down." Nelson underwent a "very serious" operation and has since been making a gradual return to his broadcasting duties. In his first show back, Nelson expressed how much he had missed being in the studio and being on what he called "the best radio station in the world." He also said he had missed his listeners "most of all." To mark his return, he played the song "Welcome Back" by John Sebastian and followed it with Stevie Wonder’s "Uptight (Everything’s Alright)," which he felt was appropriate for the occasion. Nelson described his colleagues as "like a family" and said he felt "so happy" to be back on the airwaves. Nelson remarked that he felt like he had been "hijacked" during the summer, but "someone’s paid the ransom at last and freed me." He credited the support he received from close friends, family, his management, and his wife Pri for helping him through his recovery. He also acknowledged the overwhelming support from listeners, saying that their love had been "insane" and had helped him through his "darkest moments." Nelson expressed disappointment at having to miss the Radio 2 in the Park festival in Stirling this weekend as he continues to recuperate. He had taken a month of "recuperating, resting, and recovering" following his surgery. His return to broadcasting is incremental, with two shows this week on Monday and Wednesday, three the following week, and four the week after, before resuming his full duties on Monday, September 28. Nelson has had a long career in radio, with roles at Kiss FM, Radio 1, Radio 2, and MTV.