A Manchester nurse pleaded with her brother to get checked for cancer, only to reveal a devastating diagnosis. Dad-of-eight Mike Crowe was ‘always very health conscious’ but ‘shied away’ from getting a prostate exam.
It was only when the 62-year-old's sister, a Manchester Royal Infirmary nurse, said he should get checked for the cancer that he decided to go to his GP. “I went to my GP and I asked, ‘is it worth having this prostate check?’ and he said ‘absolutely, get it done,’” said Mike.
After a short examination, the GP told Mike that his prostate was very small, and sent him for further tests. “When I was diagnosed, my consultant and a nurse were in the room but no smiles. I knew something wasn’t right,” continued Mike.
