'I was set on a round of golf, but my wife forced me to go to the doctors instead' - Man City legend Mike Summerbee reflects on cancer battle and recovery
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMike Summerbee says he may not have been alive to see his beloved Manchester City win the treble had his wife not forced him to go to the doctors and take a prostate cancer test 12 years ago.
Summerbee was diagnosed with the disease in 2011, but thankfully it was discovered early enough and he was able to make a recovery.
He was in Istanbul this weekend to see City finally win the Champions League to complete a historic treble along with the Premier League and FA Cup.
Now, club ambassador Summerbee has reflected on his own experiences as Prostate Cancer UK launched an initiative to raise awareness of the disease in time for Men's Health Week and Father's Day - calling upon football fans of all colours and non-football fans to learn about facts that could save their lives. "It’s 12 years since I was given the life-changing news that I had prostate cancer, but I’m forever grateful that it was discovered early enough," Summerbee said. "Had it not been, I might not be around today. ALSO READ: One year of Erling Haaland - how quiet end-of-season form should strike fear into Man City rivals "I was set on a round of golf, but my wife Tina forced me to go to the doctor instead.
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