Prostate Cancer Awareness for Black Men
1 in 4 Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, but many men don't know their risk or the importance of early detection.
We're here to provide trusted information, raise awareness, and support you to make informed choices about your health.
Black men face a higher risk of prostate cancer and are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage than men of other ethnic backgrounds. That's why it's so important that they have access to the right information, support, and opportunities to talk about their health.
Black men and prostate cancer
It’s important to know your risk so you can make informed decisions, like when to get tested. That’s where we can help.
Get the facts about prostate cancer and learn what steps you can take next.
Get support
If you or a loved one are concerned about prostate cancer or a prostate problem, we're here for you.
Whether you want to chat with one of our Specialist Nurses, ask our Risk Information Service questions, or connect with others affected by prostate cancer, we can help.
Community work
Our Black Health Equity and Engagement team works directly with Black communities to raise awareness, build trust, and improve understanding of prostate cancer – helping Black men access information, support, and earlier diagnosis.
Black Health Equity strategy
Our Black Health Equity strategy explains how we're working to address the health inequities that Black men experience when navigating prostate cancer.
News and stories
‘I don’t want to shy away from this’: football manager Chris Hughton speaks out about his prostate cancer diagnosis
As a former international footballer and manager in the Premier League, Chris Hughton has played and coached at the highest level. Now, he’s sharing his prostate cancer story, and motivating more men to check their risk.
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Manifesto launch: Saving Black Men’s Lives
Our manifesto launch saw special guests gather to support life-saving changes for Black men in the West Midlands.
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Saving men’s lives with MOBO
We teamed up with the 2026 MOBO Awards to help save Black men’s lives through the power of culture and community.
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Answering your questions about the expansion of our groundbreaking TRANSFORM trial
The Government has backed our groundbreaking TRANSFORM trial with an additional investment of £18m - a major step forward on the path to screening. But what does this funding mean for men? And what's it got to do with the National Screening Committee’s final recommendation on screening?
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Government backs our TRANSFORM trial with a further £18m to fast-track the search for crucial screening evidence
The Government’s £18m funding boost will help us expand our groundbreaking TRANSFORM trial to reach even more Black men – accelerating our work to secure the evidence needed for a screening programme for all men at risk of prostate cancer.
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