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John Barnes, Bobby Davro Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer Even As UK Rules Out Universal Screening

<span><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/prostate-cancer">Prostate cancer</a></span> is the most common cancer among men in the UK. The country records around 55,000 new prostate cancer cases and nearly 12,000 deaths every year.

Although the UK recently ruled out universal prostate cancer screening, opting instead for targeted screening of high-risk men, new cases continue to emerge every day. The latest high-profile figures diagnosed with the disease are former Liverpool winger <span>John Barnes</span> and comedian <span>Bobby Davro</span>.

<h2>John Barnes Calls Prostate Cancer A ‘Taboo Subject’</h2>

Barnes revealed that he had his prostate removed following a cancer diagnosis and described the condition as a "taboo subject" for men.

"Not many people know and it’s a bit of a taboo subject because we support women with breast cancer and it’s not even an issue," he told Times Radio.

Barnes stressed that "a lot of men don’t want to admit it or want to have it done because it makes them feel less than a man."

He added: "Men have to bite the bullet and swallow their pride and admit if they have problems."

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<h2>Bobby <span rel="noindex">Davro</span> Reveals Symptom Before Diagnosis</h2>

Meanwhile, 67-year-old Bobby Davro spoke on <em>This Morning</em> about his diagnosis, revealing that he had experienced erectile dysfunction beforehand.

Speaking on the ITV show, Davro said: "I think one in eight men get it. I think a lot of men of color, they get more prostate cancer, so it’s got to be checked.

"So go along and have your <span>PSA</span> (Prostate-Specific Antigen) checked, have the old prostate examined."

Davro continued: "He [the doctor] said: 'It’s a bit swollen, I think you should go and have a PSA test.' And it was 24, which wasn’t good at all."

"Not really. The only thing I had was erectile dysfunction. It wasn’t nice. I tried taking the blue pills. I realised something wasn’t quite right," he said about symptom before diagnosis.

Many other high-profile figures have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, including former UK Prime Minister <span>David Cameron</span>, BBC radio host Bob Harris, and six-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Hoy.

Despite the high burden of disease, the UK currently has no national prostate cancer screening program because of concerns over the accuracy of PSA tests. However, there has been growing pressure in recent years to introduce routine screening.

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After reviewing the latest evidence, the <span>National Screening Committee</span> (NSC) recommended against broad population-wide screening for prostate cancer.

The committee said the harms of screening outweigh the benefits for most groups. The <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/prostate-cancer-screening-in-uk-to-focus-on-high-risk-men-guidelines-reject-universal-testing-article-154424455" data-type="tilCustomLink">final guidance </a> states that routine screening should not be offered to:

<ul><li>All men</li><li>Black men, despite their risk being nearly double that of the general population</li><li>Men with a family history of prostate cancer, as the disease is common enough that family history alone does not sufficiently narrow risk</li></ul>

<h2>Who Is Eligible For Targeted Screening?</h2>

<ul><li>Targeted prostate cancer screening involving PSA testing every two years for men aged 45 to 61</li><li>Screening only for men who carry a pathogenic BRCA2 gene variant</li><li>Screening for those who also have a family history of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer</li></ul>

The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells begin growing in the gland.

<ul><li>Blood in the urine or semen</li><li>Difficulty urinating</li><li>Erectile dysfunction</li><li>Reduced force in the urine stream</li><li>Bone pain</li><li>Unexplained weight loss.</li></ul>

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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the UK. The country records around 55,000 new prostate cancer cases and nearly 12,000 deaths every year.Although the UK recently ruled out universal prostate cancer screening, opting instead for targeted screening of high-risk men, new cases continue to emerge every day. The latest high-profile figures diagnosed with the disease are former Liverpool winger John Barnes and comedian Bobby Davro.John Barnes Calls Prostate Cancer A ‘Taboo Subject’Barnes revealed that he had his prostate removed following a cancer diagnosis and described the condition as a "taboo subject" for men."Not many people know and it’s a bit of a taboo subject because we support women with breast cancer and it’s not even an issue," he told Times Radio.Barnes stressed that "a lot of men don’t want to admit it or want to have it done because it makes them feel less than a man."He added: "Men have to bite the bullet and swallow their pride and admit if they have problems."Also read: Jill Biden Opens Up About Joe Biden’s Lifelong Cancer BattleBobby Davro Reveals Symptom Before DiagnosisMeanwhile, 67-year-old Bobby Davro spoke on This Morning about his diagnosis, revealing that he had experienced erectile dysfunction beforehand.Speaking on the ITV show, Davro said: "I think one in eight men get it. I think a lot of men of color, they get more prostate cancer, so it’s got to be checked."So go along and have your PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) checked, have the old prostate examined."Davro continued: "He [the doctor] said: 'It’s a bit swollen, I think you should go and have a PSA test.' And it was 24, which wasn’t good at all.""Not really. The only thing I had was erectile dysfunction. It wasn’t nice. I tried taking the blue pills. I realised something wasn’t quite right," he said about symptom before diagnosis.Many other high-profile figures have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, including former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, BBC radio host Bob Harris, and six-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Hoy.Despite the high burden of disease, the UK currently has no national prostate cancer screening program because of concerns over the accuracy of PSA tests. However, there has been growing pressure in recent years to introduce routine screening.Read More: Benjamin Netanyahu Undergoes Treatment For Early-stage Prostate CancerWhat Do The New Guidelines Say?After reviewing the latest evidence, the National Screening Committee (NSC) recommended against broad population-wide screening for prostate cancer.The committee said the harms of screening outweigh the benefits for most groups. The final guidance  states that routine screening should not be offered to:All menBlack men, despite their risk being nearly double that of the general populationMen with a family history of prostate cancer, as the disease is common enough that family history alone does not sufficiently narrow riskWho Is Eligible For Targeted Screening?Instead, the NSC recommends:Targeted prostate cancer screening involving PSA testing every two years for men aged 45 to 61Screening only for men who carry a pathogenic BRCA2 gene variantScreening for those who also have a family history of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancerSymptoms To Watch ForThe prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells begin growing in the gland.Common symptoms include:Blood in the urine or semenDifficulty urinatingErectile dysfunctionReduced force in the urine streamBone painUnexplained weight loss.

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