Black men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from the disease, yet many remain unaware of their risk or face barriers to accessing healthcare.
Join SASH for an important discussion exploring how stigma, masculinity, cultural attitudes and racism can affect awareness, help-seeking and health outcomes. Through film, lived experience and expert discussion, we'll examine what needs to change to improve prostate cancer awareness and encourage earlier engagement with healthcare services.
Watch the film
This webinar is based on a short film featuring people with African and Caribbean heritage discussing prostate cancer awareness, healthcare access and what needs to happen to improve outcomes for Black communities.
What we'll be discussing
We'll be exploring:
- Masculinity and stigma surrounding men's health
- Cultural attitudes and barriers to seeking support
- Racism, trust and experiences of healthcare services
- How communities and professionals can improve awareness and early diagnosis
- Practical recommendations for improving outcomes for Black men
Confirmed speakers
- Ally Fogg – Chair, Association for Male Health and Wellbeing
- Elijah Amooti – Campaigner for African Health in the UK
- Errol McKellar MBE – Founder, Errol McKellar Foundation
- Joseph Olubondun – Turning Point
Why this conversation matters
- Around 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime.
- For Black men, the risk increases to 1 in 4.
- Black men are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer.
There is currently no national prostate cancer screening programme, so understanding your risk and knowing when to speak to your GP is vital.
Learn more about the UK's expanded prostate cancer trial.
Don't wait for symptoms. If you're a Black man aged 45 or over, speak to your GP about your prostate cancer risk and the PSA blood test.
Register your place
Join us on Wednesday 22 July for this free online webinar and be part of the conversation about improving awareness, reducing inequalities and saving lives.