Eddie Jordan has opened up about his fight against "aggressive" prostate and bladder cancer , strongly advocating for more people to undergo health checks. Speaking on his podcast 'Formula for Success', which he co-hosts with David Coulthard, the Formula 1 legend revealed the severity of his condition. After previously hinting at health issues during their episodes, the 76-year-old felt it was now time to disclose the grim reality of battling cancer that had aggressively spread to his spine and pelvis.
Jordan said: "We've kind of alluded to it David, over the shows. Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer. And then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.
" The ex- F1 team owner also highlighted the bravery of Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy, expressing admiration for the athlete's openness about his own terminal cancer prognosis. The former Team GB cyclist revealed his heartbreaking situation earlier this year, stating the cancer had reached his bones and that he had been given a life expectancy of two to four years. Jordan continued: "And we've all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I've got, but he's a far younger man.
But this is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don't wait or put it off. "Go and get tested, because in life you've got chances and there is so much medica.
