Gary Lineker has discussed enduring a health scare following a routine prostate exam. The 60-year-old sports legend and BBC host says he regularly checks in with his GP for a check up – and experienced a prostate cancer scare. Records show that one in nine men is affected by prostate cancer – and Gary says he thinks the idea that many men shun check-ups just because they feel fine is a stereotype men should fight. (Image: Prostate Cancer UK)“It’s vital for people my age to make sure they are OK, to constantly get checks if possible.”Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men – with Prostate Cancer UK stating 40,000 men are diagnosed each year in England alone, while 9,00 are killed by the disease. The disease affects more men aged 50 or older, while testing for the disease include blood tests, a physical examination by a doctor, an MRI scan, or a biopsy.

Source: Daily Mirror November 28, 2020 00:13 UTC