Cliff Richard Treated for Prostate Cancer, Urges Screening

British pop star Cliff Richard revealed on Monday that he has been successfully treated for prostate cancer after a diagnosis last year, using the platform to urge men to get screened and call for a national testing program in the United Kingdom.

The 85-year-old singer shared his experience during an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain, explaining that the cancer was detected during a routine health check required for insurance ahead of his tour to Australia and New Zealand. "They found that I had prostate cancer, but the good fortune was that it was not very old... and has not metastasized," Richard said. "Nothing had moved into the bones or anything like that." He noted that the treatment had been effective and that he is currently cancer-free, though he added, "I don't know whether it's going to come back."

Richard's disclosure comes amid growing public discussions on cancer awareness in the UK, particularly following a recent message from King Charles III. The king, who announced in February 2024 that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer, stated in a video address on Friday that early diagnosis and treatment would allow doctors to reduce his regimen...