Björn Borg, the 11-time Grand Slam champion, a name the world is not unknown from has shocked everyone with his autobiography, where he revealed that he has been living with prostate cancer. His autobiography, Heartbeats is due for release on September 18, however, some of the details from his books were leaked on Thursday. The details, which has been shared with The Athletic, Borg talks about his life-saving surgery that he had got done a couple years ago. He explained that "there never really was a choice because the cancer turned out to be extremely aggressive".Also Read: “Day by day, year by year,” Is How Bjorn Borg Takes Life After His Prostate Cancer Diagnosis How Did Borg Find Out About His Prostate Cancer?He reveals that his cancer was picked up because he would self examine regularly even though he did not have the symptoms. He revealed that the operation was necessary because "it turned out I was in the most advanced stage". He said: "The fear comes and goes. But that's life, isn't it? You never really know what's coming. You just have to make the most of each day."What Is Prostate Cancer?As per the National Cancer Institute, USA, prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly, this is why finding it and treating it before symptoms occur could improve men's health.The National Health Service (NHS), UK, notes that this affects the prostate gland under the bladder and usually is common among men over 50 years old. The prostate is a small, walnut-size gland under the bladder, which produces a thick, white fluid that mixes with sperm to make semen. How aggressive the cancer is depends on if it has spread to other parts of the body. However, early diagnosis could help it treat successfully. Are There Any Common Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer?The NHS, UK notes that prostate cancer usually do not have signs at first, but it could have certain symptoms later on. The best way is to get regular screenings done to identify early, especially if you are in your late 40s.Also Read: Olympic Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy Shares His Diagnosis Of Prostate Cancer From A Common Shoulder Pain Common Symptoms Of Prostate CancerAs per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these are the symptoms common in prostate cancer. Speak to your doctor if you experience any such symptom:Difficulty starting urinationWeak or interrupted flow of urineUrinating often, especially at nightTrouble emptying the bladder completelyPain or burning during urinationBlood in the urine or semenPain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn't go awayPainful ejaculationOther Health Issues Borg's Book CoversAnother video interview from a couple days ago shows Borg excited about his book launch that he has written with his wife Patricia. He, in the interview, described many near-death experiences and even talked about his cocaine addiction after his early retirement from tennis in his mid-20s.Read: Can Omega-3-rich Food Slow Prostate Cancer Growth? However, he is now focused as he calls himself a "family man". He now lives in Stockholm, and regularly spends time in Ibiza. "I have two beautiful sons, Robin and Leo [a pro tennis player once ranked No. 334]. I have two beautiful grandchildren, aged 12 and 10. And I’m kind of a family man, and I want to spend a lot of time with the family. And that’s important for me. Stay involved with tennis, to travel, to watch tennis, to spend time with my tennis friends, with the people who love tennis, but to be with the family, with the kids, with the grandchildren, that’s very important to me."
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