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Fans are getting scared about Rod Stewart’s health after he revealed that he’s been battling cancer at a prostate cancer fundraising dinner. The legendary British star appeared on-stage alongside longtime friend and fellow musician Ronnie Wood to address the gathered crowd.
Stewart confided that he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer in February of 2016.
Stewart made clear throughout his speech how important early detection is for older guys since prostate cancer is so prevalent among those demographics. “Guys, you’ve got to really go to the doctor,” Stewart urged the men at the event. “It’s just a finger up the [redacted] and you’re done!” Laughing despite the gravity of the situation, Rod gave a hug to his longtime friend Ronnie.
Ronnie could be overheard saying “Someone up there likes us, Rod.” The good news that Ronnie was referring to is that Rod Stewart’s cancer is in remission. He was cleared by a doctor in June 2019, and he’s expected to make a full recovery. This was all due to how early his doctor spotted the abnormality with his prostate.
Thankfully, Rod Stewart’s going to be okay. His fans can let out a sigh of relief: he faced the worst part already and came out the other side just fine. Clearly, he didn’t want to worry his fans with public news of the diagnosis.
This means that Rod Stewart was secretly battling cancer for three years while his fans were none the wiser. The British superstar joked with his wife before the event that he would be “coming out of the closet,” by letting the public know what he’d been through. In classic Rod Stewart fashion, he only did so in order to raise awareness for early detection in prostate cancer.
Due to the slightly embarrassing nature of prostate exams, many men neglect to get them as regularly as they should. However, it’s recommended that men over forty get a prostate exam once each year in order to screen for cancer before its too late. The earlier cancer is detected, the more likely it is you’ll survive the disease.
Likewise, early detection means that treatments are less severe, less expensive and less taxing on your body.
