NI man opens up on health journey after cancer diagnosis: 'My roar of pain silenced the emergency department'

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month when health officials are encouraging men to attend routine health screenings, be aware of any changes in their bodies and seek advice for any concerns. With this in mind, the Marie Keating Foundation is urging men to ‘stand up for their prostate’ and visit their doctor if anything is out of the ordinary.

Peter Patrick talks about his health journey after a prostate cancer diagnosis Peter Patrick September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month when health officials are encouraging men to attend routine health screenings, be aware of any changes in their bodies and seek advice for any concerns. With this in mind, the Marie Keating Foundation is urging men to ‘stand up for their prostate’ and visit their doctor if anything is out of the ordinary. Peter Patrick knows the benefits of this as in 2011, he went to his GP for a check-up and following tests, it was discovered that his PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) levels had changed and it was recommended that he undergo repeat tests a month later.

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