Man's Shock Diagnosis Highlights Prostate Cancer Screening

0:00A 54-year-old man from Leicestershire is sharing his story to encourage others to get screened for prostate cancer after his own shock. Diagnosis. He learned he had staged three Gleason 9 prostate cancer back in September 2024, an aggressive form that can grow and spread quickly, despite him having almost no symptoms. It all started during a routine doctor's visit for blood pressure, where he casually asked for a PSA blood test, which measures prostate health. The results came back extremely high, at 105 anything, over 10 raises red flags for possible spread, and further tests at Leicester, General Hospital confirmed the worst. His advice now is simple. Do not wait for symptoms. Just ask your doctor for that PSA check, as early detection made all the difference for him moving. Forward with treatment. Leicester news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.