A Former Leader's Fight Against Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a serious issue. It affects many men. Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is one of them. He recently shared his story. He hopes it will help others. Cameron is 59 years old. He found out he had prostate cancer. His wife encouraged him to get tested. He took a PSA test. This test checks for proteins linked to prostate cancer. The results were not good. His PSA levels were high. He had an MRI scan. It showed some concerning spots. Then, he got a biopsy. The news was bad. He had prostate cancer. Cameron received treatment. It's called focal therapy. This method uses needles. They send electric pulses. These pulses break down the cancer. After his treatment, Cameron spoke out. He wants better screening for prostate cancer. He believes it's important. He thinks it can save lives. Prostate cancer is common. It's the second most common cancer in men. In the US, about 11% of men will get it. Around 2. 5% will die from it. Most prostate cancers grow slowly. They take time to cause symptoms. Many cancers found by PSA tests are not dangerous. They don't need treatment. Some experts disagree. They think mass screening is not worth it. They worry about misdiagnosis. They also worry about unnecessary treatments. Cameron disagrees. He supports targeted screening. This would focus on high-risk men. He believes it would help public health. Cameran plans to use his position. He sits in the House of Lords. He wants to push for change. He believes it's important to talk about this issue.