Sir Rod Stewart has beaten prostate cancer after secret three-year battle
ROD Stewart has revealed he’s beaten prostate cancer after a secret three year struggle.
The 74-year-old was diagnosed in February 2016 after a routine appointment and is now urging men to get check their prostates after going into remission this July.
The legendary rocker opened up about his battle at a fundraiser event alongside former Faces bandmates Kenney Jones and Ronnie Wood.
According to the , he told the audience that he had warned wife Penny Lancaster beforehand that he was going to use the bash to “come out”.
He said his model wife replied: “Tonight would be a nice night to come out of the closet.”
The rocker told the crowd: “No, it’s not what you think. Two years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.”
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As Ronnie, who has battled lung cancer , comforted him, he continued: “No one knows this, but I thought this was about time I told everybody. I’m in the clear, now, simply because I caught it early. I have so many tests.
“Guys, you’ve got to really go to the doctor.”
He added: “Finger up the bum, no harm done.”
Rod went on to say that he believes the lord was looking after him and Ronnie, 72, agreed, saying: “Somebody up there likes us, Rod.”
The charity event raised money for the Prostate Project and European Tour Foundation and was held at the Wentworth Club in Surrey.
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