Loose Men viewers were left stunned after lead panellist Craig Doyle received a testicular canc3r examination from his co-star live on air.
The anchor for the all male panel special was checked over by Dr Amir Khan as they set out to show viewers how painless and quick the exam is.
Craig, 54, who remained fully clothed during the check, was examined by Dr Amir over his trousers while his back to the audience.
The segment was filmed from the side so that the audience at home could watch as the testicular examination take place.
Dr Amir used his thumb and forefinger to carry out the examination, while encouraging viewers at home to check themselves regularly.
Craig’s co-stars Sam Thompson and Charles Spencer watched as the check took place during Thursday’s pre-recorded show.
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Loose Men viewers were left stunned after lead panellist Craig Doyle received a testicular canc3r examination from his co-star live on air
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The anchor for the all male panel special was checked over by Dr Amir Khan as they set out to show viewers how painless and quick the exam is
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Craig, 54, who remained fully clothed during the check, was examined by Dr Amir over his trousers while his back to the audience
After Dr Amir finished, Craig said: ‘How are they doing? They good, the lads, yeah?’
Dr Amir replied: ‘They’re good! They feel good!’
As the audience clapped, Craig said: ‘This is a high point, the audience are clapping my T3STICL3s.’
Following this, Dr Amir revealed he would be showing viewers a prostate exam, explaining prostate canc3r is the most common form of canc3r in men.
Craig joked: ‘Woah, there is only so much I will do for television!’.
Dr Amir then carried out the procedure on a ‘trainer rectum’, which Craig produced from under the desk.
The medic revealed that he wanted to remove the stigma from the examination because a lot of men are often too worried to attend one.
During the check, Dr Amir put on a pair of blue surgical gloves put lubricant jelly on his finger tips before proceeding to show it would be done
Dr Amir said: ‘There’s no need to fear that prostate exam at all.’
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Dr Amir then carried out the procedure on a ‘trainer rectum’, which Craig produced from under the des
What is testicular canc3r ?
Testicular canc3r is canc3r that’s found in the T3STICL3s.
It’s most common in men aged 15 to 49. It can affect anyone who has T3STICL3s.
The T3STICL3s are 2 small oval-shaped organs which hang below the p3nis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. The T3STICL3s make sperm and testosterone.
How serious testicular canc3r is depends on the type of testicular canc3r , how big it is and if it has spread.
Symptoms of testicular canc3r include:
your T3STICL3 getting bigger
a lump or swelling in your T3STICL3
an ache or pain in your T3STICL3 or scrotum (the skin that covers the T3STICL3s)
your scrotum feeling heavy, firm or hard
Other symptoms can include:
an ache or pain in your back or lower tummy
losing weight without trying
a cough
difficulty breathing or swallowing
a sore or swollen chest
