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Stewart reveals prostate cancer fight

LONDON, Sept 16, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Rod Stewart has been given the all-clear
after battling prostate cancer, the British pop stalwart has revealed.

The 74-year-old, who released his 30th studio album last year, told the
audience at a weekend prostate charity fundraiser that he was diagnosed two
years ago.

The raspy voiced singer said he received positive news about remission in
July following treatment, according to Britain’s Daily Mirror.

“Two years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer,” Stewart told the
audience at the event in Surrey, southwest of London, it reported.

“No one knows this, but I thought this was about time I told everybody,” he
added.

“I’m in the clear, now, simply because I caught it early. I have so many
tests.”

The father-of-eight, who appeared at the event with former Faces bandmate
Ronnie Wood — who was previously diagnosed with lung cancer — urged men to
have their prostates checked regularly.

“Guys, you’ve got to really go to the doctor.”

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