The "majority" of men "aren’t sure where the prostate is and what it does", a pioneering University of York prostate cancer researcher has said.
Professor Norman Maitland, who led the York research team for 28 years, said raising awareness of prostate cancer “is key to improving survival rates”.
He made vital breakthroughs in treating prostate cancer, including finding a way to prevent prostate tumours from spreading and revolutionising the diagnosis process.
But Prof Maitland said: “All the wonderful discoveries and all the cutting edge science doesn’t mean anything unless people with cancer can benefit.
“Raising awareness of this disease is key to improving survival rates.”
Prof Maitland, who retired in 2019, spent many evenings touring Yorkshire, building relationships with members of Yorkshire Cancer Research local committees, prostate cancer support groups and speaking with the general public about the need for early diagnosis.
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