KEY POINTS
- David Cameron says a PSA test 'saved' him after his wife pushed him to get checked.
- The UK has launched a £42 million trial to determine the best screening model.
- Prostate cancer now overtakes breast cancer as the most common cancer in the UK.
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed he was treated for prostate cancer, describing his experience as a warning to men who put off essential health checks. The 59-year-old told The Times that his wife insisted he undergo testing after hearing a BBC interview with entrepreneur Nick Jones, who advocated for earlier detection following his own diagnosis.
