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Feargal Sharkey Urges Men to 'Go and Have' Test After Shock Cancer Diagnosis
- Feargal Sharkey, former Undertones frontman and environmentalist, revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year after a GP visit in the UK.
- Sharkey’s diagnosis followed a doctor's decision to run full tests during a sore throat check-up, reflecting age-based medical caution around 65 years old.
- Since his diagnosis, Sharkey has resolved the initial health issue and now advocates for men to seek early testing, emphasizing the value of simple blood tests.
- He urged men over 45 to visit their doctor for a blood test, highlighting that prostate cancer affects one in eight men in the country.
- Sharkey’s openness highlights the importance of early detection, suggesting men stay informed and get tested to potentially avoid serious outcomes.
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The Undertones star reveals cancer diagnosis after GP visit for a sore throat
FEARGAL Sharkey has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a casual visit to his local GP for a sore throat. The Undertones frontman, 66, has spoken out about his ordeal to raise awareness of the importance of regular cancer screenings. GettyThe water campaigner has recovered from his ordeal but has spoken out for the first time to raise awareness[/caption] AFPThe Irish crooner continues to campaign against water companies[/capti…
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