Biography
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest spoke in a Lords debate on prostate cancer, drawing on his personal experience of recovering from the condition under active surveillance. He highlighted the importance of early diagnosis through routine screening and GP engagement, crediting his own early detection to his GP's persistence in managing his type 2 diabetes and conducting annual blood tests. He emphasised the value of GPs having time for patient conversations in a civilised society.
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“The Lord is absolutely correct. It was not much fun, was it? I speak as someone who is recovering from prostate cancer. Nearly two years on—so far, so good—I am under active surveillance. I was treated early because of my wise and gentle GP, Dr Nazeer, who has just entered his 60th year in the National Health Service.”