Witcher Actor Doug Cockle Has Prostate Cancer

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Legendary actor Doug Cockle, best known for playing Geralt in The Witcher series, has revealed that he has prostate cancer. He says his treatment is ongoing, but going well so far, and urges fans to get checked up, especially if they're over the age of 50.

Cockle revealed his diagnosis while sharing resources to help educate everyone on prostate cancer, making it clear that men over 50 should get checked up on regularly even if they aren't experiencing symptoms. The actor says this is how his own cancer was caught, with a random check catching it at a stage that seems to be responding well to treatment.

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Sharing a post from Prostate Cancer UK, Cockle shared the news of his diagnosis.

"I had no idea. Random check and Boom… I have full blown prostate cancer," says Cockle. "Treatment ongoing but looking good so far. Men over 50… get a PSA [Prostate-Specific Antigen] test… just in case."

The information shared by Cockle and Prostate Cancer UK is incredibly helpful, assisting everyone in assessing their individual risk for prostate cancer. The post includes information for everyone with a prostate - cis men, trans women, and some non-binary and intersex people - busting myths and misconceptions surrounding the disease.

Prostate Cancer UK urges these groups to get checked regularly when they are over the age of 50. They are also told to contact their doctor immediately if they notice changes in their urine or if it starts to hurt when urinating, as these can be early signs of prostate cancer. It takes 30 seconds to use their online tool to assess your own risk, so it's well worth doing yourself or passing on to a loved one. As well as this tool, the website is full of useful