'It's not unmanly to ask for help': Man given months to live urges others to get tested for prostate cancer
A 74-year-old man diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer is advocating for men to seek early testing and support, emphasizing that vulnerability is not a sign of weakness. His campaign highlights the lack of national screening programs in Ireland and the need for better access to diagnostic tools.
Why it matters
Public awareness campaigns by high-profile individuals and patients are essential for improving early detection rates and reducing the stigma surrounding men's health issues.
Gearoid Bradley: 'While we cannot beat this curse of a cancer, we can only continue to maintain a good sense of humour, be hopeful, and take each day as it comes.' Picture: Brian McEvoy
A man who was given just months to live after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer more than two years ago has urged other men to seek help, stressing there is nothing "unmanly" about getting tested or asking for support.
His appeal comes as controversy erupts in England over changes in how men access tests that can help identify the disease.
High-profile patients, including TV presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson , Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy , and former prime minister David Cameron have called for more access to testing.
In Ireland, about 4,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer annually. There is also no national screening programme here.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in