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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Am I more likely to get prostate cancer as I get older? As Sir Cliff Richard opens up about diagnosis

Sir Cliff Richard, pictured at Wimbledon in 2023, has revealed he has had treatment for prostate cancer (Victoria Jones/PA) -

Legendary singer and actor Sir Cliff Richard has publicly spoken out about how he was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a health check ahead of a tour, revealing he has been receiving treatment for the past year.

The 85-year-old singer said his cancer had “gone at the moment” and backed calls for a national screening test for men in an interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.

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