Four brothers diagnosed with prostate cancer say the experience brought them closer

Four brothers were each diagnosed with prostate cancer within six months and told the BBC the experience strengthened their bond.

Four brothers were each diagnosed with prostate cancer within a six-month span and told the BBC the experience brought them closer together. Tim was the first to be diagnosed in November 2023 and was reported as recovered in 2025. Steve, the eldest, received his diagnosis at age 68, completed treatment on Christmas Eve 2024, and was reported as clear in January 2025; he praised the medical team at Royal Preston Hospital. Andy was diagnosed in February 2024 and said the experience changed how he views life. Details: - The four brothers are named Steve, Jim, Andy, and Tim and were diagnosed within six months of one another. - Tim’s diagnosis came in November 2023 and he was later described as recovered in 2025. - Steve was diagnosed at 68, finished treatment on Christmas Eve 2024, and was reported as clear in January 2025; he spoke positively about staff at Royal Preston Hospital. - Andy received a diagnosis in February 2024 and reported a shift in his outlook after the experience. - The article notes the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures PSA in the blood, can detect cancer early, but can also reflect benign conditions and lead to overtreatment with possible urinary, bowel, and sexual side effects; since 2008 experts have recommended that people discuss risks and benefits with doctors before testing, and that men at higher risk consider testing beginning between ages 40 and 45. Summary: The brothers say the shared diagnoses strengthened family ties and led them to pursue PSA testing after the first diagnosis. The article also highlights that PSA testing can find cancers early while carrying a risk of detecting slow-growing disease that might lead to overtreatment and side effects. Undetermined at this time.