Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer
Half of men would feel more comfortable if their partner checked their testicles for the signs and symptoms of cancer, instead of their GP.
Despite these findings, 62 per cent of men admit that their partner never carries out these vital checks.
The survey of 1,000 men, carried out by Orchid the male cancer charity, also found that 36 per cent of men admit that embarrassment stops them seeing their GP for a testicle check-up, which highlights how important it is for women to be proactive in checking their man's testicles.
Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer. If caught early enough it has a cure rate of over 95 per cent and yet in over one-third of the cases the disease will have spread before diagnosis.
In light of this new research, Orchid will be continuing 'His Health in your Hands' campaign for the coming year, which calls on women to be proactive in encouraging their man to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the three male specific cancers - testicular, penile and prostate - so they can seek advice as early as possible.
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