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Padraig Harrington has spoken out about a recent cancer scare after under going surgery for sun spots. The three-time major winner lost his father Paddy to oesophageal cancer in 2005.
The Dubliner was on Today FM's 'The Last Word' this week and explained: "I've had a number of skin cancers removed off my face. When you get a symptom don't ignore it. Do something about it."
The father-of-two spoke out to raise awareness as he is also patron of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund Ireland.
Padraig said he hoped by talking about his own experience, he would further raise awareness for Lollipop Day which takes place next week.
"Dealing with cancer is not what it was 10 years ago.
"Instead of just one treatment they are now looking at combining different types of treatment of dealing with oesophageal cancer.
"Everybody responds differently to treatment and ways of treating cancer are moving on. I see that we when I travel the world.
"It is easier to clear these things up at the start rather than waiting until there is a problem.
"You can get treated and go on to live a much longer life," he said.
"My father had symptoms but didn't do anything about it. It's the nature of men in Ireland and certainly older men.
"I would be much more inclined to go and do something about it.
"If I get a pain I go and get it checked out. It's a little bit of hardship [going to the doctor] but you will feel much better afterwards."
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