Johnny Ball gave fans a health renewal and revealed that he had not told his children about the diagnosis of his cancer before he knew it was healed.
The father of the BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball revealed last week that 2022 He was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
This morning, he talked about his health “Good Morning” in Britain (GMB), saying that his treatment was “huge” and he is “completely through now.”
However, after telling the first time about his diagnosis, the 87-year-old said he felt unknown what would happen. “So suddenly I am telling me that I have cancer and you have a few days when I think well, how I arrange things? How good to say goodbye to everyone.”
He explained that he had not told his children, his daughter Zoe and the son Dan and Nick until the doctors confirmed that his cancer had not stopped and he knew he was cured.
“You save for a while [telling them]Because sooner or later we have to tell them and discuss it, “he told the hosts Susanna Reed and Ed Balls.
This weekend, Ball also said in an interview with The Telegraph that he told my daughter: “I never said anything in Zoe when we didn’t know everything would be fine. Only when we knew I said,” I have it, but everything will be fine. “
Johnny Ball talked about his treatment on Monday “Good Morning” in Britain with Susanna Reed and Ed Balls. (Shutterstock)
Explaining that he had no symptoms, Ball said he was diagnosed with a prostate specific antigen test (PSA) when checking with his general practitioner. The PSA test checks if your blood is high in PSA. The ball was then directed to a biopsy and was performed for 12 weeks of radiotherapy.
“The treatment I had was three months of radiation, but I think now it has fallen to a quarter now because they notice it so well, knowing how to treat it, appreciate and attack,” he explained.
Although there is no country of prostate cancer in the country, Ball has encouraged all men over 50 years of age to ask a doctor’s free PSA test.
Ball is married to his second wife, Diane, a former dance teacher. The couple shares two sons. His ex -wife and Zoe’s mother, Julia Peckham, died last year after diagnosed cancer.
How often is prostate cancer?
The broadcaster Dermotas Murnaghan shared his diagnosis in social media in June. (Getty images)
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. Famous people with the disease are former US President Joe Biden, cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and former Sky News show host Dermot Murnaghan.
The UK has more than half a million men with prostate cancer.
Cancer is found in the prostate gland, which produces sperm under the bladder. The gland is usually the size of a walnut, but it may increase for men.
Prostate cancer in the UK estimates that one of the eight UK men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, so it is very important to know the signs and symptoms in order to get an early diagnosis. Although this is largely influenced by men over 50 years of age or those with family history, it can occur at any age.
Sir Chris Hoy, 49, revealed the diagnosis of his final prostate cancer in October last year. (Getty images)
Six facts of prostate cancer
Early signs can be subtle – so check them is very important
Prostate cancer often has no symptoms at first. NHS says that if cancer grows or spreads, symptoms may include urination of urination, blood in the urine, inexplicable weight loss, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, back pain and urination more frequently. Not all of these symptoms will be cancerous, but it is important to check them.
The risk increases with age
The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age as the UK is the largest in men aged 75-79. Therefore, men over 75 should be particularly careful and quickly behave if they experience any unusual pain, pain or problems with their urine.
The key is to try
If you have symptoms, do not delay to check what your diagnosis is and other actions. If you have no symptoms, it is still worth trying. PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test measures PSA levels in your body and can detect prostate cancer early. The NHS does not regularly offer this test, but any man or person with a prostate may reserve a meeting with a general practitioner to discuss it. Or you can pay for it privately.
There are several tests
There are several checks that GP can do to determine whether symptoms are a sign of prostate cancer. Often the first test is a prostate test and if the general practitioner determines pieces or abnormal solid places, then there will be a further test for a blood test, biopsy or scan. These additional tests will be able to tell if there are cancer cells and what stage is cancer and prediction.
No need to be ashamed
It may be scary talk to GP about your prostate, but try not to be ashamed, as it is a fully confidential meeting. Prostate cancer is also the most common cancer among men in the UK, so know that you are not alone in the process.
The treatment is varied
Treatment of prostate cancer varies to each person depending on the aggressive and advanced cancer, as well as the overall health of the patient. Treatment may include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and surgery to remove the prostate gland.
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