ACP Testimonials
The African Caribbean Awareness Project is honoured to have the support of so many respected prominent black men and women. Their endorsements are a testament to the need and desire for prostate cancer awareness amongst African Caribbean communities. We are sure their words of encouragement and support will inspire black men to seek help and advice.
Jocelyn Brown
"Having lost my father to prostate cancer, I totally understand the impact it has on families. I fully support the work the charity is doing to help raise awareness amongst the African Community in the UK and wish them every success"
Lord Victor Adebowale
"Congratulations on bringing this matter to the public’s attention in such a clear and forceful way. I, like most men, am ignorant of the extent to which prostate cancer is a major killer. It is time to educate to prevent this."
Andi Peters
"Every man needs to be aware that they might be at risk of prostate cancer. That's why it's important to make awareness our number one priority and help reduce the risk."
Ainsley Harriott
"Every man wants to reduce his risk of prostate cancer. At present the evidence points to diet as one of the best ways to achieve this. The most important step a man can take is to reduce his intake of saturated fats from animal sources such as red meat and whole dairy products. Whilst tucking into foods such as tomatoes and other vegetables, soy, whole grains, nuts and seeds will actively help towards reducing the risk of prostate cancer."
Desmond Tutu
"There is life after prostate cancer. I'm living proof. It can be cured if discovered early. Have regular examinations and beat prostate cancer."
Benjamin Zephaniah
"Prostate cancer has made me lose friends, and prostate cancer has made me gain friends. The most important thing that I have learned is not to remain ignorant about it. I have realised that to be a black man that is 'aware' should mean more than just being politically aware, I also have to be aware of my health. All black men should know that they are in a high-risk category, and so we must do our best to take care of ourselves. This is why I'm in tune with the work of the Prostate Cancer Charity's African-Caribbean Awareness Project, it's about us, it's about knowledge of self."
Lord Herman Ouseley
Prostate cancer is having a devastating effect on men, and especially black men. Too many are dying prematurely. Get wise, get help and stay alive. Your family and friends don't want to lose you! So, do the right thing and get regular checks."
Trevor Phillips
I was deeply disturbed to hear that black men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men. Most disturbing though was the news that many African-Caribbean men stay silent, maybe through fear or embarrassment, and don't seek medical help soon enough. There is a profound lack of awareness of prostate cancer within the black community and I welcome the Prostate Cancer Charity's new African-Caribbean Awareness Project. I very much hope that this will result in more men seeking help and support earlier."
Colin Jackson
I am delighted to lend my support to this project and to all the fantastic work that The Prostate Cancer Charity are doing in their campaign."
Bruce Oldfield
I wholeheartedly support any initiative focussing attention on this life-threatening cancer simply because I have personal experience of it. I know that awareness of the symptoms early can change the course of the disease and can significantly improve life expectancy."
David Lammy
African-Caribbean men have the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world and yet awareness of the disease within our community is far too low. As early detection has been associated with favourable diagnosis, it is essential that our community are aware of the disease and its symptoms. I welcome this project by the Prostate Cancer Charity as a means to highlight the disease and wish the charity the best of luck in their campaign to provide essential information, support and funding for crucial scientific research."
Martin Offiah
I gladly endorse The Prostate Cancer Charity's African-Caribbean Awareness Project."
Rudolph Walker
I applaud the efforts being made by the Prostate Cancer Charity to raise awareness around prostate cancer with African Caribbean communities, and wish the project every success."
Paul Boateng
As black men we are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer than our white counterparts. We need to increase our awareness of this danger, seek early diagnosis and treatment and support research. Congratulations and respect to The Prostate Cancer Charity and its African Caribbean Awareness Project for their excellent and much needed work."
Linton Kwesi Johnson
"I have been aware for some time now about the high incidence of prostate cancer among black males. I wholeheartedly support the work that the Prostate Cancer Charity is doing to promote awareness."
John Barnes
"There is a profound lack of awareness of prostate cancer within the African Caribbean Communities. This long-awaited awareness project will help address the alarming statistic that African Caribbean men are three times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer then their white counterparts."
Anjula Mutanda
"I am very happy to endorse the African Caribbean Awareness Project as I see this area of work and awareness raising as crucial, particularly as regards ethnic minorities and Men's health. Education and support of this nature helps to save lives and starts people thinking about self-care. This can only be to the good for future generations. I wish you all the best."
Rt Hon Baroness Amos
"I am happy to endorse this important Prostate Cancer Charity project. It is important for men to know about their prostate, what can go wrong with it, and what choices are available to deal with any problems."
Diane Abbott
"I have long been a campaigner on issues relating to black health and in particular those concerning African Caribbean men. I am very much in support of the project set up by The Prostate Cancer Charity to advise, improve and promote the very real health problems associated with this form of cancer and the measures that can be taken to prevent it."
Sir Vivian Richards
"Prostate cancer has an impact on the life of the partner that is almost as severe as the impact on the individual who has been diagnosed. The work of The Prostate Cancer Charity's African Caribbean Awareness Project has been vital in helping to raise awareness and encourage the African Caribbean community to be proactive and not just reactive around prostate cancer. I wholeheartedly support this innovative and pioneering project and wish them every success."