In her most recent newsletter, which is exclusive to the Mirror, Coleen Nolan provides more information about her family’s well-being.
Coleen Nolan has candidly opened up on her family’s well-being following the death of her sister. The Loose Women star, 60, revealed the family had had good news recently regarding the health of her brother.
Writing exclusively in her weekly newsletter for the Mirror, Coleen revealed the happy news that Brian has been given the all-clear.
She described how her big brother’s successful prostate cancer surgery gave him the good news. She beamed with pride as she gushed that he “rocks.” She said, “I’m so proud of him because he’s done a lot to raise awareness of the condition since being diagnosed.”
Brian had earlier appeared alongside his sister on her ITV lunchtime chat show and spoke of his experience. He was hoping in doing so, he might be able to encourage men who are also worried to ask their GP for a simple PSA blood test. The test is used to assess your risk for the disease.
According to the NHS, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. However, there is yet to be a nationwide screening programme like there is for breast and cervical cancer. This is something Brian has been campaigning for.
One in four Black men will develop prostate cancer, according to statistics, with one in eight men in England at risk of developing it. More than 12 000 people in England pass away from prostate cancer each year.
However, the NHS claims that prostate cancer patients will live five to ten years or longer when it is first discovered at its most advanced stage.
Brian initially visited his doctor because he needed to go to the loo a lot more, according to Coleen. His sister claimed that his symptoms were affecting his sleep and quality of life.
Coleen confessed, “He suspected he might have a bladder issue or that he might have been told it was just his age catching up with him.” Undoubtedly, people are scared of dying from cancer, but Brian’s research shows that if prostate cancer is discovered early enough, there is a very high chance of finding a cure.
According to Coleen, Brian celebrated turning 70 in June and now has “so much to look forward to now” thanks to early detection of the disease. Along with his grandson, he spends a lot of time with him.
The former singer continued by urging her fans to “listen to your body and get checked out.” She continued, “And to Brian, I’m in awe of you and so impressed that you can speak so calmly and eloquently about this important subject” in an emotional message to her brother.
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Macmillan Cancer Support and Prostate Cancer UK.
Source: Mirror
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