Jeremy Clarkson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, prompting a younger patient to urge all men to get checked. In an emotional episode of Clarkson's Farm, the 66-year-old opened up about his diagnosis, saying: "I had a medical 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, Clarkson disclosed complications during treatment: "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."
Younger Patient Shares His Story
Anthony Bradden, a 37-year-old who was also diagnosed with prostate cancer, said he "never thought" it would happen so early in his life. He warned: "It's certainly not just an older man's disease." In January 2025, Anthony visited his doctor for a male health check after wanting to become healthier for his wife and young child. Routine blood tests revealed his PSA level was 2.74, suggesting something could be amiss.
"I didn't have any symptoms of prostate cancer, and even now, following diagnosis, that remains the case," Anthony shared. With a family history of the disease—his father was diagnosed at 49—he consulted his GP. His father "is still with us, touch wood, and was successfully cured." Anthony was referred to a hospital for further tests. Even after diagnosis, he felt "completely fine" and wanted to encourage others to seek health checks regardless of symptoms.
NHS Advice on Prostate Cancer
The NHS notes that prostate cancer often presents no symptoms in its early stages, making routine check-ups vital. Symptoms may include:
- Difficulty starting to pee or straining
- Weak urine flow
- "Stop-start" peeing
- Urgency or frequency, especially at night
- Feeling of incomplete emptying
Other symptoms can include erectile dysfunction, blood in urine or semen, lower back pain, and unexplained weight loss. The NHS advises seeing a GP if you have trouble peeing, are over 40 with a faulty BRCA2 gene, or are worried about your risk. A PSA blood test can detect prostate problems even without symptoms.
