'Always trust your gut': Brookside star Dean Sullivan issues warning as he opens up on his cancer journey
14.08.2023 - 10:23
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Brookside star Dean Sullivan has urged people to 'trust their gut' and not put off going to the doctor as he opens up about his own cancer journey.
The actor, who portrayed iconic rogue Jimmy Corkhill in the soap, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. The 68-year-old opted for radiotherapy treatment and was discharged by his consultant last year.
He first noticed something wasn't right when his toilet habits changed, and told the Liverpool Echo: "The strength of my flow when I used to go to the loo to have a pee was reduced." Dean wasn't displaying any other symptoms of prostate cancer, such as pain while urinating or frequently waking up in the night to go to the toilet - but his gut told him he should book in an appointment with his doctor.
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He said: "The first time I went to the doctor's surgery he said we'll just keep an eye on it and see how you go on. It was a few weeks later, I just knew that wasn't right. When I went back I saw a doctor who specialised in prostate treatment. He gave me a quick examination and within two weeks I was at the hospital speaking to the consultant."
He added: "If I'd have listened to the first doctor, it might have been a different story so always trust your gut. 11 times out of 10, you're right. We've still got that fight or flight instinct." Dean believes early detection was key to his successful treatment and urged others to get checked out if they're displaying similar symptoms.
He said: "As with many cancers, if they are caught early, they are treatable. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago and I remember being quite upset.
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