In the final episodes of Clarkson's Farm season five, Jeremy Clarkson revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 66-year-old was diagnosed last summer, admitting on the show that "it's aggressive" to farm manager Kaleb Cooper and land agent Charlie Ireland. Thankfully, it was caught "really early," making awareness of symptoms all the more vital.
Key Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Worryingly, prostate cancer often has no symptoms at first, according to the NHS. However, it usually starts to grow on the outer part of the prostate. "This means it does not press on the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis (urethra) and cause symptoms, until the cancer has grown or spread," they explain.
Therefore, it can change the way you pee, including:
- Finding it difficult to start peeing or straining to pee
- Having a weak flow of urine
- "Stop-start" peeing
- Needing to pee urgently or often, or both
- Feeling like you still need to pee when you've just finished
- Peeing during the night
Other Symptoms
- Erectile dysfunction (being unable to get or keep an erection)
- Blood in your urine or semen
- Lower back pain and losing weight without trying (may be symptoms of advanced prostate cancer)
Speaking on his treatment, Jeremy Clarkson added: "Some of the treatment has gone awry, let's say. I'll probably be here for a little while." Talking to his fans, he said: "What I wanted to say was: if this is all successful, I'll see you for season six. And if it isn't, I won't. Take care, everyone."
