Prostate cancer is killing black men, prioritise your health - Duncan Williams advises

Accra, Ghana - 2 Jan, 2025 - Prominent Ghanaian cleric Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has issued a stark warning to middle-aged men to prioritize their prostate health. 

The General Overseer of Action Chapel International, shared his personal experience of battling prostate cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and regular medical check-ups.

Speaking during New Year's Eve service on Tuesday Dec 31, 2024, the Archbishop urged men aged 40 and above to undergo regular prostate checks, ideally every three to six months. He cited prostate cancer as a leading cause of death among black men, stressing the need for proactive health measures.

The Archbishop's impassioned plea was inspired by his own brush with prostate cancer, which he credited with saving his life. He encouraged congregants to adopt healthier lifestyles and seek timely medical attention, recommending reputable medical facilities that had helped him and others.

“If you are 40 plus, make sure you are checking your prostate, you hear me? If you are 40 upwards, make sure you are checking your prostate. Check your prostate at least every three or six months,'' he stated.

“Prostate is one of the things that is killing Black men. I know some places that I can recommend to you too and they can help you and save your life. They saved my life, there are people standing here, I recommended them and they saved their lives.

“If I didn’t do the check I did at the time I did it, I wouldn’t be standing on my feet, I wouldn’t be here. Cut it at the right time, and the enemy has an agenda and it was hiding,'' he added.

Source: Lead News Online