TV presenter Nick Owen, diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2023, has journeyed to Oxford to record a new one-off podcast.

The Deadly Silent Podcast is designed to break the silence surrounding prostate cancer, encouraging men to voice their concerns and seek treatment.

New research emerging for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month reveals that 79 per cent of men initially remain silent about their prostate cancer symptoms, with 10 per cent even failing to speak up after six months.

Oxford Mail: Nick Owen at Oxford Golf CourseNick Owen at Oxford Golf Course (Image: GenesisCare)

Mr Owen, who has partnered with GenesisCare, a private cancer care provider, for the podcast, said: "A lot of these new research findings from GenesisCare really strike a chord with me.

"I feel like one of the lucky ones, but when I look back, I wish I had been diagnosed earlier."

Many men often feel embarrassed discussing the warning signs such as difficulty urinating or needing to urinate more often, especially at night.

The research reveals 39 per cent struggle to open up to friends, 27 per cent to their partner or and 30 per cent to healthcare professional.

Oxford Mail: Research suggest men are more likely to talk about health worries while playing golfResearch suggest men are more likely to talk about health worries while playing golf (Image: GenesisCare)

More than a third withhold disclosing their symptoms due to fear of causing others to worry, while 29 per cent dread side effects of the treatment and 15 per cent claim they simply don't have the spare time to address it.

Dr Prantik Das, clinical oncologist at GenesisCare, added: "By opening up conversations and, encouraging early detection, together with highlighting all available and innovative treatment options, we hope to improve outcomes and help more men live longer, healthy lives."

Oxford Mail: The podcast was released on March 13The podcast was released on March 13 (Image: GenesisCare)

GenesisCare research also uncovers that only two per cent of men are aware of how quickly prostate cancer can be treated and how they can continue with their normal life routines.

Mr Owen said: "I hope that by sharing my own story and talking to other prostate cancer survivors about their own journeys in the Deadly Silent podcast it will help break the taboo and silence around this disease.”

The podcast is recorded at the Oxford Golf Course as the research suggests golf courses are one of the places where men are more likely to speak up.

Mr Owen continued: "It doesn’t surprise me that many men find it easier to talk to loved ones whilst out walking, or playing a round of golf.

"It’s certainly a space were I’m able to have open and candid conversations."

Dr Kanty Patel, a retired NHS GP and prostate cancer survivor who features on the podcast, said: "I encourage everyone to talk not only about any symptoms you have, but also to ask questions about your family history or to share the knowledge that you have."

The Deadly Silent Podcast is available now.