Gilly Morgan promotes prostate cancer awareness among Black men

Gilly Morgan, a cancer survivor from Manchester, is raising awareness about prostate cancer. He wants men, especially Black men, to understand their risk and talk about the disease openly. Gilly was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 after a PSA blood test. The 59-year-old father and grandfather shared that receiving his diagnosis was devastating. He emphasizes that early detection makes treatment easier. Gilly encourages men to have conversations about prostate cancer to reduce the stigma surrounding it. He advises Black men over 45, or those with a family history of prostate cancer, to consult their doctor about their risk and consider a PSA test. Gilly is working with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance to increase awareness during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. One in four Black men will develop it compared to one in eight men in general. Many early cases show no symptoms, so it’s crucial for men at higher risk to seek medical advice. Gilly underwent surgery after further tests confirmed his cancer. Now healthy, he continues to spread awareness and has even appeared on a campaign bus that toured Greater Manchester. Medical experts, like Mr. Sotonye Tolofari, a consultant surgeon, echo his message, urging at-risk men to talk to their GPs about prostate cancer and consider testing.