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Manchester Evening News
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Joe Bray

'I was set on a round of golf, but my wife forced me to go to the doctors instead' - Man City legend Mike Summerbee reflects on cancer battle and recovery

Mike Summerbee says he may not have been alive to see his beloved Manchester City win the treble had his wife not forced him to go to the doctors and take a prostate cancer test 12 years ago.

Summerbee was diagnosed with the disease in 2011, but thankfully it was discovered early enough and he was able to make a recovery. He was in Istanbul this weekend to see City finally win the Champions League to complete a historic treble along with the Premier League and FA Cup.

Now, club ambassador Summerbee has reflected on his own experiences as Prostate Cancer UK launched an initiative to raise awareness of the disease in time for Men's Health Week and Father's Day - calling upon football fans of all colours and non-football fans to learn about facts that could save their lives.

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