Jeremy Clarkson has shared his news and others have been prompted to act (Image: Carl Court, Getty Images)
Jeremy Clarkson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a deeply emotional episode of Clarkson’s Farm, released in the final episodes which premiered overnight on Amazon Prime, the 66-year-old opened up to those closest to him.
He shared: “I had a medical, you remember, back in May. I disappeared off the other week, and I had a biopsy, and it is cancer, and it’s aggressive, but it’s really early, so the treatment will be, you know.”
Speaking from a hospital bed at the conclusion of the season finale, Jeremy disclosed he had suffered complications during treatment. He said: “We started season five with me in a hospital bed, and here we are at the end of season five, and I’m back in a hospital bed. What I wanted to say was if this is all successful, I’ll see you for season six, and if it isn’t, I won’t.”
Jeremy will undoubtedly increase awareness of prostate cancer and its effects by being so candid about his experiences. Furthermore, numerous patients have made a positive contribution to society by discussing their diagnoses.
Among them is Anthony Bradden, a 37-year-old who revealed he’s also been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which he “never thought” would happen so early in his life.
He warned: “It’s certainly not just an older man’s disease.”
In January 2025, Anthony wanted to begin the year as a healthier version of himself for his wife and young child, so he visited the doctor for a male health check. During a routine health check, Anthony underwent blood tests which revealed his PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) level had returned a reading of 2.74, suggesting that something could be amiss.
“I didn’t have any symptoms of prostate cancer, and even now, following diagnosis, that remains the case,” Anthony shared.
When the PSA blood test was repeated and remained elevated, Anthony decided to consult his GP. With a family history of the disease – his father having been diagnosed at the age of 49 – he was understandably concerned.
Anthony added: “He’s still with us, touch wood, and was successfully cured.”
As a precaution, his GP referred him to a hospital where he “underwent further tests and checks”.
Even after receiving his diagnosis, Anthony felt “completely fine,” and was keen to share his experience publicly in a bid to encourage others to seek a health check, regardless of whether they were experiencing any symptoms.
NHS advice on prostate cancer
The NHS notes that prostate cancer frequently presents no symptoms in its early stages, making routine check-ups all the more vital.
Prostate cancer typically begins developing on the outer section of the prostate gland. This means it is unlikely to press against the urethra – the tube carrying urine from the bladder to the penis – and trigger symptoms until the cancer has either grown considerably or spread.
If this happens, it can cause changes to the way you pee, such as:
- Finding it difficult to start peeing or straining to pee
- Having a weak flow of urine
- “Stop start” peeing
- Needing to pee urgently or often, or both
- Feeling like you still need to pee when you’ve just finished
- Peeing during the night
Other symptoms can include:
- Erectile dysfunction (being unable to get or keep an erection)
- Blood in your urine or blood in your semen
- Lower back pain and losing weight without trying to (these may be symptoms of advanced prostate cancer)
You should see your GP if:
- You’re having trouble peeing or have other symptoms of prostate cancer
- You’re over 40 years old, and genetic tests have shown that you have a faulty version of a gene called BRCA2 (this raises your risk of prostate cancer)
- You’re worried about your risk of prostate cancer
You can ask your GP about having a blood test (PSA test) that shows if there are any problems with your prostate, even if you do not have symptoms.
They’ll consider your cancer risk to help them decide if the test is the right choice for you.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
