27/07/2025
Celebrity Cancer Stories | Episode 14: Robert De Niro - How Screening Changed His Life
Explained by Dr. Santosh Kumar, Consultant - Medical Oncology & Haemato-oncology, STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad.
In 2003, Robert De Niro received a prostate cancer diagnosis, not because he had symptoms, but through a routine PSA test. He chose to act quickly, undergoing surgery that helped him recover fully without needing chemotherapy or radiation. Just months later, he returned to acting and continued building an incredible career.
His story reminds us: early detection through routine screening can make all the difference. It’s a step that can protect health before problems even begin.