Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has said he “fell through the gaps” with his prostate cancer diagnosis, calling it a “massive wake-up call”.He revealed last month he has stage-four cancer, meaning it has spread to other areas of the body. However, he said he was responding positively to treatment.Speaking at an event for Prostate Cancer UK, Murnaghan urged men to get tested – and to insist on one if they’re in a high-risk group.”For years I thought ‘that will do me’. I’m getting tested basically once a year or every couple of years,” he said.”It never occurred to me that they weren’t testing for PSA (prostate-specific antigen) and I never went to my GP because I was getting other tests privately through the production company.”So that’s how I fell through the gaps and that’s how I had a massive wake-up call and want to share the message.” Image: Murnaghan is preparing for a charity bike ride in September. File pic: PA A PSA test is a blood test that can indicate if there’s a potential problem with the prostate but there’s currently no national screening programme.More on Cancer We are entering ‘golden age’ of cancer treatment – and also facing a less gilded era too Many cancers no longer ‘a death sentence’ as treatment on ‘cusp of golden era’, NHS England medical director says ‘Milestone’ technique could help cancer patients keep hair during chemotherapy Related Topics:CancerThe NHS says men over 50 can ask their GP for one, and Murnaghan, who’s 67, said some people below that age should also push for one.”You can get to the stage I have with no symptoms,” he said.”Get the test, insist on the test. You can insist on the test if you are in a high-risk group and under 50. If you are not, I’d still get the test at 50.”Get Sky News on WhatsAppFollow our channel and never miss an updateTap here to followRead more from Sky News:MasterChef ‘bigger than individuals’ and can survive – BBCGrandparents of two-year-old boy guilty of his murderMurnaghan – who worked at Sky News for 16 years – added: “Go to your GP and they say you don’t need it, but say ‘but I want it’. It is your right to have it.”Just keep doing that every year or couple of years. Once you’ve got that marker where your PSA is, keep monitoring it.”The earlier you find prostate cancer the easier it is to treat, so check your risk in just 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK’s online risk checker to see if you are at risk and what you can choose to do about it.”Those at higher-risk of prostate cancer include men over 50, black men and people with a family history of the di in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. Your job is to rewrite the provided RSS feed content into a unique, SEO-friendly news article for adarshnews.com. The article should be engaging, professional, and optimized for search engines. Follow these steps: 1. **Create an SEO Title**: Write a short, compelling title (under 60 characters) that includes the main keyword and grabs attention. 2. **Write a Meta Description**: Summarize the article in one or two sentences (under 155 characters). Make it engaging and include the primary keyword naturally. 3. **Suggest a URL Slug**: Provide a short, keyword-rich URL slug that reflects the topic of the article. 4. **Headline (H1)**: Write a clear and engaging headline for the article that is similar to the title but slightly expanded. 5. **Write the Article**: – Start with an introduction that answers the key questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. – Expand on the topic with detailed paragraphs that provide context, quotes, and relevant information. – Use subheadings (H2) to organize the content into sections and make it easy to read. – Include related keywords naturally throughout the article. – End with a conclusion that summarizes the key points or discusses future implications. 6. **Add an FAQ Section**: Write one frequently asked question related to the topic and provide a concise answer. Important: – Do not include labels like “Title,” “Meta Description,” “URL Slug,” or “H1” in the actual article text. – Keep all SEO elements separate from the main content. – Ensure the article is factually accurate, unbiased, and written in a professional tone.
Dermot Murnaghan experienced a delay in his cancer diagnosis due to systemic issues.
