Legendary musician Andy Rourke has died at the age of 59 following a long fight with pancreatic cancer.
The deadly disease has one of the lowest survival rates when compared to other forms of cancer. However, as with most cancers, the earlier it's spotted, the better your prognosis.
Despite this, pancreatic cancer can be tricky to spot which has earned it the nickname 'the silent disease'. Cancer Research UK says only five per cent of patients survive for more than a decade following a diagnosis, the Mirror reports.
