'THERE'S NO GUARANTEE ALL IS WELL'

Richard Madeley on his health fears and getting an MRI scan

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There’s no denying Richard Madeley is young for his 68 years and still sprightly as ever when he hosts <em>Good Morning Britain</em>. But it seems he’s starting to worry about his health, despite appearing to have no real warning signs of anything sinister.

He recently revealed his plans to undergo a voluntary MRI scan after becoming concerned about the risk of prostate cancer. Speaking about the disease, he said, 'The problem is – and this is why I’m urging you to get tested, especially if you’re symptom-free – is that prostate cancer is a sneaky b*****d. It creeps up on you unawares. A tumour can be steadily growing away down there without giving even a hint of its existence.

'And by the time it does, it can be way too late – it’s started to fan out elsewhere in the body. Early diagnosis, then, is absolutely key.' He added, 'I’m 68 and I’m practising what I preach. I’ve raided the piggy bank and opted for an MRI scan in the next week or so. I don’t have any symptoms, but that’s no guarantee all’s well. Fingers crossed.'

Increasing panic

Urging fans to do the same, a clearly worried Richard went on, 'Go for a prostate cancer check. Pick up the phone, call your GP surgery, and book yourself a PSA test,' adding, 'Do it now, even if you are completely symptom-free.'