Allan Lamb, former England cricket captain has revealed that his battle with prostate cancer is ongoing.
The news was shared by Lamb, 67, on social media as part a week of awareness.
He tweeted: ‘I urge all men to go and get their PSA levels checked as prostate cancer so often goes undiagnosed.
Allan Lamb (right), has announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer
‘Having recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, I have just completed a month of treatment. Put your egos aside — don’t be ignorant about your health.’
The right-handed South African-born batsman, who was involved with two victorious Ashes campaigns as well as three World Cups, received many messages of goodwill.
He was a captain of England cricket and won two Ashes.