Ex-Formula 1 Team Principal Eddie Jordan has provided an update on his well-being after revealing he has been undergoing treatment for bladder and prostate cancer.
Jordan had inferred to the listeners on his podcast, Formula For Success, that he had a medical issue, but the good news was that “the prognosis is absolutely fantastic”.
At the same time, he urged his listeners to go and get proper tests for the different forms of cancer, despite not disclosing that he was suffering from a form of the disease himself.
In the latest episode of his podcast, which aired today, Jordan explained how the health scare was a form of cancer – more specifically bladder and prostate cancer.
Jordan said: “We’ve kind of alluded to it, David, over the shows, way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer, and then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.“
The Irishman referenced the legendary six-time Olympic track cycling champion, turned racing driver, Sir Chris Hoy while talking about his experience with cancer.
“And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend, Sir Chris Hoy, who’s an absolute megastar, and coming out and talking about illnesses such like what I’ve gotten, but he’s a far younger man.“
Hoy recently announced that he has been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer, despite showing little to no outward symptoms.
He also offered advice for anyone who may be hesitant about getting screened.
Jordan admits to ‘dark days’ during cancer treatment
Since finding out earlier this year about his diagnosis, the former BBC F1 pundit has been on the road to recovery, but it hasn’t been without its trials and tribulations.
Keen to aid others who might be going through the same experience as him, Jordan added: “But this is a little message, and everybody listen to this: Don’t waste or put it off.
“Go and get tested, because in life, you’ve got chances.
“And there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime.
“Go and do it, don’t be stupid, don’t be shy.
“It’s not a shy thing, look after your body, guys.
“We’ll move on, but yes, some very dark days in there – but we pulled out of it, thankfully.”
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