Khaberni - Former British Prime Minister David Cameron disclosed his diagnosis with prostate cancer, his treatment for the disease, and called for the British government to implement a screening program for early detection of this disease.
In statements to "The Times", Cameron (59 years old) mentioned that his wife insisted he undergo a medical check-up after they listened to a BBC radio interview with businessman Nick Jones, who advocated for more tests for men after being diagnosed with the disease.
He added that he underwent a specific prostate antigen (PSA) test, which looks for proteins associated with the disease, and the result was high, leading to subsequent MRI scans and a biopsy that revealed his cancer.
Cameron underwent focal therapy, targeting the area with the tumor using techniques like ultrasound to destroy the cancer cells.
The former Prime Minister called on the government to focus on implementing a screening program for early detection of cases, when treatment is more effective.
He stated, "I want to announce this. I want to add my name to the long list of those demanding a targeted screening program. I dislike discussing my personal health problems, but I feel it is necessary. Let's be honest. Men are not good at talking about their health."
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among males in the United Kingdom, with around 55,000 new cases registered annually.
Currently, there is no screening program for prostate cancer in the United Kingdom due to concerns about the accuracy of specific prostate antigen (PSA) tests.
However, Cameron's statements come days after the start of a major trial in the country, aimed at testing the most promising screening techniques for the disease.
