This is an adaptation of the PowerPoint educational session Dr Nkolika Anyabolu, Family Physician (GP), organised for the members of the Igbo Community in Dorset. It highlights the facts about increased cancer risk amongst black and ethnic minority groups in the UK. It was aimed at educating the members of the Igbo community in order to increase awareness of cancer signs and symptoms.
Subtitles or transcript available. This video is purely for health promotional use and materials were sourced from reputable organisations. No copyright infringement is intended.
Please share amongst your local groups.
References:
- http://www.ncin.org/local_cancer_intelligence/
- https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
- https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html
- https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Prostate cancer in black men
This video was adapted from the PowerPoint educational session organised by Dr Nkolika Anyabolu, Family Physician (GP) for the members of the Igbo Community in Dorset.
According to Prostate Cancer UK; In the UK, 1 in 4 black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. This is double the 1 in 8 risks faced by all men. Macmillian Cancer Support reports that awareness of cancer signs is lower in those who are male, younger, and from BAME or low socioeconomic groups.
The report also states 4 in 5 people (85%) are affected financially by a cancer diagnosis. The causes for these findings are multifactorial and finding ways to address these disparities requires a more holistic approach.
This video is purely for health promotional use and materials were sourced from reputable organisations and appropriately referenced. No copyright infringement is intended. Please share amongst your local groups.
Useful Resources:
- Know your Prostate: a guide to common prostate problems https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/our-publications/publications/know-your-prostate-a-guide-to-common-prostate-problems
- The PSA test and Prostate Cancer: A quick guide https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/our-publications/publications/the-psa-test-and-prostate-cancer-a-quick-guide
- PSA Testing Decision Aid- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/856976/PSA_testing_for_prostate_cancer_information_for_well_men.pdf
References:
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/psa-testing/
- https://prostatecanceruk.org/
- https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker
- https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
- https://www.webmd.com/men/picture-of-the-prostate#1
- https://www.medindia.net/
- https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/prostate-cancer/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/
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- Prostate Cancer UK
- Medindia.net
- Topdoctors.co.uk
- WebMD, LLC
