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Rosie Shead

Presenter Nick Owen ‘humbled’ hearing from men he encouraged to get cancer test

The veteran presenter was made an MBE for services to broadcasting and charity (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Wire)

Presenter Nick Owen said it is “humbling” and “overwhelming” to speak to men who were encouraged to get tested for prostate cancer after he shared his diagnosis publicly.

Owen, who was diagnosed with the illness last year, said he was “absolutely thrilled” and “stunned” after he was made an MBE by the Princess Royal for services to broadcasting and charity at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

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