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Simon Jordan reveals cancer diagnosis live on radio

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Simon Jordan reveals he has undergone ‘significant surgery’ for prostate cancer

British businessman Simon Jordan has revealed he has undergone life-saving surgery after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Jordan, 55, revealed the news live on talkSport radio on Tuesday morning, where he admitted he had been “in the wars a little bit”.

Jordan revealed he underwent surgery two weeks ago and is now recovering. He said: “If I hadn’t had this surgery, I wouldn’t be here.”

He also urged men aged 30 upwards to make sure they get tested for the disease, having had no symptoms himself.

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