by Dermot Murnaghan, the former Sky News moderator, said that he had “fallen through the gaps” before finally receiving his prostate cancer diagnosis of prostate cancer.
The 67-year-old broadcaster said that his cancer diagnosis was a “massive wake-up call” when he asked men to be tested.
According to the charity organization Prostate Cancer UK, about each of eight men is ill with prostate cancer in their lives. However, there are currently no screening programs with which men can be tested.
One option is a PSA blood test that checks the degree of prostate-specific antigens in the blood. A high reading can be a sign of prostate.
According to the NHS guidelines, these tests are not routinely used because they are not reliable, but men over 50 can ask GPS.
Prostate-specific antigen tests
Murnaghan spoke at an event for prostate Cancer UK: “For years I thought that I would basically” do that “once a year or every few years.
“I never came to mind that they were not tested on PSA (prostate -specific antigen), and I never went to my family doctor because I received other tests privately through the production company.
“So I liked the gaps and so I had a massive wake -up call and wanted to share the news.”
Prostate cancer in stage four can mean that the cancer has spread in different parts of the body, including nearby body organs nearby, such as the back passage or the bladder, and other parts of the body outside of the pelvis, such as the bones, lungs or liver, according to Cancer Research UK.
Murnaghan added: “You can get on the stage that I have without symptoms.
“Get the test and pass the test. You can insist on the test if you are in a high -risk group and under 50. If you are not, I would still receive the test at 50.
“Go to your family doctor and you say that you don’t need it, but say ‘but I want it’. It’s your right to have it. Just do it every year or a few years. As soon as you have this marker, where your PSA is, continue to monitor it.
“The earlier you find prostate cancer, the easier it is to treat. So check your risk in just 30 seconds with the online risk of prostate Cancer UK to determine whether you are at risk and what you can do about it.”
“A lot of hope out there”
The moderator also announced an update of his treatment and added that “a lot of hope” provides new attempts and options.
He said: “In terms of treatments for the stage in which I am in, they are countless. What is amazing is exactly how quickly things develop, even at the last stage of advanced prostate cancer, the treatment I am in me, the program that I have only really approved in recent years.
“There is a lot of hope, there is a lot going on, there are a lot of advice and many things that are there. As a affected and non-medical person, my advice is to ask questions. There are always different ways to do things, but simply ask these questions where you are, what you are or even if you may be able to access one of these clinical experiments yourself.” “
The broadcaster will come to Sir Chris Hoy’s donation -Accountability bike tour of 4 in order to sharpen the awareness and funds for Chancellery organizations throughout the UK.
The Olympian announced that it has an final diagnosis for prostate cancer in October 2024.
Murnaghan added: “I am very proud to support prostate cancer UK and take part in the fundraising campaign of Sir Chris Hoy, Tour de 4. This groundbreaking cycling challenge collects important funds for cancer organizations and the change in the conversation.
“I will drive this September together with some incredible participants in Glasgow to raise awareness and save the life of men. Prostate Cancer UK means a lot to me and I would love it if they are committed and show their support. We can make a real difference together.”
