AS TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died of prostate cancer, it’s important for men to know the symptoms and risk factors of the disease.
Bill, who for 15 years woke up the nation as a BBC Breakfast anchor, died at the age of 66 after being diagnosed in 2017. Roughly one in every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to Prostate Cancer UK, making it the most common male cancer in the UK.
A statement from Bill’s family said: "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31st August.” Bill Turnbull said inspiring men to get tested for prostate cancer by publicly revealing his own diagnosis was the “one useful thing” he had done in his life.
He had previously said he was “cross with myself” for the pride he had felt at not visiting a GP in four years. Read more on men's healthASK DR JEFF From prostate concerns to long Covid – Dr Jeff answers your health questionsBENEATH THE SHEETS The number of times you should be having sex each week to keep healthy The former Classic FM broadcaster had prostate tests at the age of 40 and 50.
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