'I got prostate cancer diagnosis like Jeremy Clarkson and everyone should do 1 check'

'I got prostate cancer diagnosis like Jeremy Clarkson and everyone should do 1 check' Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer – and others are also opening up about their journeys with the disease that impacts more than 50,000 Brits per year Jeremy Clarkson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a very emotional episode of Clarkson's Farm, the 66-year-old confided in those closest to him. He shared: "I had a medical, you remember, back in May. I disappeared off the other week, and I had a biopsy, and it is cancer, and it's aggressive, but it's really early, so the treatment will be, you know." Speaking from a hospital bed at the end of the season finale, Jeremy revealed he had experienced complications during treatment. He said: "We started season five with me in a hospital bed, and here we are at the end of season five, and I’m back in a hospital bed. What I wanted to say was if this is all successful, I’ll see you for season six, and if it isn’t, I won’t". Jeremy will undoubtedly raise awareness for prostate cancer and its impacts by being so vulnerable about his experiences. Additionally, many patients have had a positive impact on the world by speaking about their diagnoses. One of them is Anthony Bradden. The 37-year-old shared that he's also been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which he "never thought" would be the case so early on in his life. He warned: "It's certainly not just an older man's disease." In January 2025, Anthony wanted to start the year as a healthier version of himself for his wife and young child, so he went to the doctor for a male health check. He had blood tests as part of his health checkup, and his PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) came back at 2.74, which indicated that something might be wrong. "I didn't have any symptoms of prostate cancer, and even now, following diagnosis, that remains the case," Anthony shared. He repeated the PSA blood test, and it was still elevated, so Anthony decided to chat with his GP. He has a family history of the disease and his dad was diagnosed aged 49. Anthony added: "He's still with us, touch wood, and was successfully cured." So to be safe, his GP referred him to a hospital where he "underwent further tests and checks". Even after his diagnosis, Anthony felt "completely fine," so he wanted to share his journey with others to encourage them to get a health check, even if they have no symptoms. NHS advice on prostate cancer The NHS shares that prostate cancer often has no symptoms at first, which is why getting regular check-ups is so important. Prostate cancer usually starts to grow on the outer part of the prostate. This means it does not press on the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis (urethra) and cause symptoms, until the cancer has grown or spread. If this happens, it can cause changes to the way you pee, such as: - Finding it difficult to start peeing or straining to pee - Having a weak flow of urine - "Stop start" peeing - Needing to pee urgently or often, or both - Feeling like you still need to pee when you've just finished - Peeing during the night Other symptoms can include: - Erectile dysfunction (being unable to get or keep an erection) - Blood in your urine or blood in your semen - Lower back pain and losing weight without trying to (these may be symptoms of advanced prostate cancer) You should see your GP if: - You're having trouble peeing or have other symptoms of prostate cancer - You're over 40 years old, and genetic tests have shown that you have a faulty version of a gene called BRCA2 (this raises your risk of prostate cancer) - You're worried about your risk of prostate cancer You can ask your GP about having a blood test (PSA test) that shows if there are any problems with your prostate, even if you do not have symptoms. They'll consider your cancer risk to help them decide if the test is the right choice for you.