Laois' Francie Gorman recently underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his pancreas.
The President of the Irish Farmers Association is urging farmers to get checked out if they are feeling unwell.
Laois' Francie Gorman is making the appeal after undergoing surgery to remove a tumor from his pancreas.
A health check programme run by the IFA last year found 23 people needed immediate medical care after their health check and 39% of people hadn't visited a GP in 12 months.
The Ballinakill Farmer says he was lucky to be given the all clear:
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