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Metro
7 days ago
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- Metro
Sky's Dermot Murnaghan 'mistakenly thought he was tested for prostate cancer'
Dermot Murnaghan has said he 'fell through the gaps' before getting his cancer diagnosis. The former Sky News presenter, 67, announced last month he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. The broadcaster joined Sky in 2007 and presented a variety of news programmes over the years before leaving in February 2023. He has also hosted on BBC News, Channel 4, and Independent Television News. Between 2003 and 2014, he hosted the quiz show Eggheads before Jeremy Vine took over. Now, however, after speaking at an event hosted by Prostate Cancer UK, he has admitted that it 'never occurred' to him that the medical tests he had for work did not include one for PSA (prostate-specific antigen). 'For years, I thought, 'That'll do me' – I'm getting tested basically once a year or every couple of years,' he said. 'It never occurred to me that they weren't testing for PSA. I never went to my GP because I was getting other tests through the production company. 'So, that's how I fell through the gaps and that's how I had a massive wake-up call and want to share the message.' Murnaghan urged men to be regularly tested for prostate cancer and noted: 'You can still get to the stage I have with no symptoms.' He continued: 'You can insist on the test if you are in a high-risk group and under 50. If you're not, I'd still get the test at 50. Most men who have prostate cancer do not display any symptoms, which is why knowing the risks is important. You should get checked out if you have: difficulty starting to urinate or emptying your bladder a weak flow when you urinate a feeling that your bladder hasn't emptied properly dribbling urine after you finish urinating needing to urinate more often than usual, especially at night a sudden need to urinate – you may sometimes leak urine before you get to the toilet Info taken from Prostate Cancer UK. 'Go to your GP and they say you don't need it, but say, 'I want it.' It is your right to have it. Just keep doing that every year or couple of years. 'Once you've got that marker, where your PSA is, keep monitoring it. 'The earlier you find it, the easier it is to treat, so check your risk in just 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK's online risk and what you can do about it.' Reflecting on his cancer journey, Murnaghan said he was 'responding positively' to treatment and has 'a lot of hope' for new trials and medical options. He said: 'What's astonishing is just how fast things are developing, even at last stage advanced prostate cancer, the programme that I've been getting only really was approved within the last couple of years.' Murnaghan will be taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's charity bike ride in Glasgow in September, asking his followers to donate and support if possible. The Olympic cyclist, 49, also has prostate cancer, having shared in October last year that his condition was terminal and he had two to four years to live. View More » After making his announcement, Murnaghan was flooded with kind messages, replying to fans to say he 'can't take this lying down' and he is 'following Sir Chris's example'. If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information. You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Great British Sewing Bee is back – but I miss Kiell Smith-Bynoe MORE: The two presenters MasterChef must now hire after Gregg Wallace and John Torode debacle MORE: How John Torode was 'blindsided' by MasterChef sacking after 20 years on BBC series
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Sky News star ‘fell through the gaps' with stage four cancer diagnosis
Journalist Dermot Murnaghan shared his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis and has urged other men to get PSA tests while also highlighting new treatment hopes Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has revealed how he 'fell through the gaps' in his healthcare after being diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer, calling his diagnosis a serious 'wake-up call.' The 67-year-old announced his condition in June and has since been advocating for greater awareness about the importance of testing. Speaking at an event for Prostate Cancer UK, Murnaghan shared the story behind his diagnosis and urged men to be proactive about their health. He admitted: 'For years I thought 'that will do me' - I'm getting tested basically once a year or every couple of years.' However, he soon realised that the tests he was undergoing privately didn't include screening for PSA (prostate-specific antigen), which is crucial for early detection of prostate cancer. 'It never occurred to me that they weren't testing for PSA, and I never went to my GP because I was getting other tests privately through the production company,' he explained. 'So that's how I fell through the gaps and that's how I had a massive wake-up call and want to share the message.' Prostate cancer can progress silently without any symptoms. Stage four, which is the most advanced stage, means the cancer has spread beyond the prostate, potentially affecting other organs such as the bladder, bones, lungs, or liver. Despite its prevalence, affecting about one in eight men in their lifetime, there is currently no routine national screening programme for prostate cancer. The PSA blood test is available but not routinely recommended by the NHS due to concerns about its accuracy. Men over 50 can request the test from their GP. Murnaghan has now emphasised the importance of insisting on testing, regardless of symptoms or age. 'You can get to the stage I have with no symptoms. Get the test, insist on the test,' he said. 'You can insist on the test if you are in a high-risk group and under 50. If you are not, I'd still get the test at 50. Go to your GP and they say you don't need it but say 'but I want it'. It is your right to have it. Just keep doing that every year or couple of years.' He also encouraged men to regularly monitor their PSA levels. 'Once you've got that marker where your PSA is, keep monitoring it,' Murnaghan said. 'The earlier you find prostate cancer the easier it is to treat. Check your risk in just 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK's online risk checker to see if you are at risk and what you can choose to do about it.' On treatment, Murnaghan expressed his optimism about new developments as he said: 'In terms of the treatments for the stage I'm at, they are a myriad. What's astonishing is just how fast things are developing." The former Sky News reporter revealed that the treatment he's receiving was only approved within the last few years. 'There is a lot of hope out there, there's a lot going on, there's a lot of advice and a lot of things happening. As a sufferer and a non-medical person, my advice is ask questions. There are always different ways of doing things… keep asking those questions about where you are and what's available.' Murnaghan also announced he will take part in Tour de 4, a charity cycling event led by Sir Chris Hoy to raise funds and awareness for cancer charities across the UK. The Olympian revealed his own terminal prostate cancer diagnosis in October 2024. 'I'm really proud to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK and taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's fundraising event, the Tour de 4,' Murnaghan said. 'This groundbreaking cycling challenge is raising vital funds and changing the conversation. I'll be riding in Glasgow this September alongside some incredible participants, all to raise awareness and help save men's lives. Prostate Cancer UK means a lot to me and I'd love for you to get involved and show your support. Together we can make a real difference." The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, call them on 0808 808 0000.
Rhyl Journal
15-07-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Dermot Murnaghan ‘fell through the gaps' with stage four cancer diagnosis
The broadcaster, 67, announced his diagnosis with stage four prostate cancer in June, saying he was 'responding positively' to treatment. Speaking at an event for Prostate Cancer UK, the broadcaster shared his diagnosis journey and urged men to get tested. He said: 'For years I thought 'that will do me' I'm getting tested basically once a year or every couple of years. 'It never occurred to me that they weren't testing for PSA (prostate-specific antigen) and I never went to my GP because I was getting other tests privately through the production company. 'So that's how I fell through the gaps and that's how I had a massive wake-up call and want to share the message.' Stage four prostate cancer can mean that the cancer has spread into different parts of the body including nearby body organs, such as the back passage or bladder, and other parts of the body outside the pelvis, such as the bones, lungs or liver, according to the Cancer Research UK website. About one in eight men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the charity Prostate Cancer UK, however, there currently are no screening programmes for men to get tested. One option is a PSA blood test which checks the level of prostate-specific antigens in the blood. A high reading may be a sign of a prostate condition. NHS guidance says these tests are not routinely used as they are not reliable, but men over 50 can ask GPs for one. Murnaghan added: 'You can get to the stage I have with no symptoms. 'Get the test, insist on the test. You can insist on the test if you are in a high-risk group and under 50. If you are not, I'd still get the test at 50. 'Go to your GP and they say you don't need it but say 'but I want it'. It is your right to have it. Just keep doing that every year or couple of years. Once you've got that marker where your PSA is, keep monitoring it. 'The earlier you find prostate cancer the easier it is to treat, so check your risk in just 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK's online risk checker to see if you are at risk and what you can choose to do about it.' The presenter also shared an update on his treatment, adding that 'there is a lot of hope' with new trials and options available. He said: 'In terms of the treatments for the stage I'm at, they are a myriad. What's astonishing is just how fast things are developing, even at last stage advanced prostate cancer, the treatment I'm on, the programme that I've been getting only really was approved within the last couple of years. 'There is a lot of hope out there, there's a lot going on, there's a lot of advice and a lot of things happening there. So as a sufferer and a non-medical person my advice is, ask questions. There are always different ways of doing things, slightly, but just keep asking those questions about where you are, what there is available or even if perhaps you could access one of those clinical trials yourself.' The broadcaster will join Sir Chris Hoy's fundraising charity bike ride, Tour de 4, to raise awareness and funds for chancer charities across the UK. The Olympian announced he had a terminal diagnosis for prostate cancer in October 2024. Murnaghan added: 'I'm really proud to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK and taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's fundraising event, the Tour de 4. This groundbreaking cycling challenge is raising vital funds for cancer charities and changing the conversation. 'I'll be riding in Glasgow this September alongside some incredible participants, all to raise awareness and help save men's lives. Prostate Cancer UK means a lot to me and I'd love for you to get involved and show your support. Together we can make a real difference.'
North Wales Chronicle
15-07-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Dermot Murnaghan ‘fell through the gaps' with stage four cancer diagnosis
The broadcaster, 67, announced his diagnosis with stage four prostate cancer in June, saying he was 'responding positively' to treatment. Speaking at an event for Prostate Cancer UK, the broadcaster shared his diagnosis journey and urged men to get tested. He said: 'For years I thought 'that will do me' I'm getting tested basically once a year or every couple of years. 'It never occurred to me that they weren't testing for PSA (prostate-specific antigen) and I never went to my GP because I was getting other tests privately through the production company. 'So that's how I fell through the gaps and that's how I had a massive wake-up call and want to share the message.' Stage four prostate cancer can mean that the cancer has spread into different parts of the body including nearby body organs, such as the back passage or bladder, and other parts of the body outside the pelvis, such as the bones, lungs or liver, according to the Cancer Research UK website. About one in eight men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the charity Prostate Cancer UK, however, there currently are no screening programmes for men to get tested. One option is a PSA blood test which checks the level of prostate-specific antigens in the blood. A high reading may be a sign of a prostate condition. NHS guidance says these tests are not routinely used as they are not reliable, but men over 50 can ask GPs for one. Murnaghan added: 'You can get to the stage I have with no symptoms. 'Get the test, insist on the test. You can insist on the test if you are in a high-risk group and under 50. If you are not, I'd still get the test at 50. 'Go to your GP and they say you don't need it but say 'but I want it'. It is your right to have it. Just keep doing that every year or couple of years. Once you've got that marker where your PSA is, keep monitoring it. 'The earlier you find prostate cancer the easier it is to treat, so check your risk in just 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK's online risk checker to see if you are at risk and what you can choose to do about it.' The presenter also shared an update on his treatment, adding that 'there is a lot of hope' with new trials and options available. He said: 'In terms of the treatments for the stage I'm at, they are a myriad. What's astonishing is just how fast things are developing, even at last stage advanced prostate cancer, the treatment I'm on, the programme that I've been getting only really was approved within the last couple of years. 'There is a lot of hope out there, there's a lot going on, there's a lot of advice and a lot of things happening there. So as a sufferer and a non-medical person my advice is, ask questions. There are always different ways of doing things, slightly, but just keep asking those questions about where you are, what there is available or even if perhaps you could access one of those clinical trials yourself.' The broadcaster will join Sir Chris Hoy's fundraising charity bike ride, Tour de 4, to raise awareness and funds for chancer charities across the UK. The Olympian announced he had a terminal diagnosis for prostate cancer in October 2024. Murnaghan added: 'I'm really proud to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK and taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's fundraising event, the Tour de 4. This groundbreaking cycling challenge is raising vital funds for cancer charities and changing the conversation. 'I'll be riding in Glasgow this September alongside some incredible participants, all to raise awareness and help save men's lives. Prostate Cancer UK means a lot to me and I'd love for you to get involved and show your support. Together we can make a real difference.'
RTÉ News
15-07-2025
- Health
- RTÉ News
Dermot Murnaghan 'fell through the gaps' with stage four cancer diagnosis
Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has said he "fell through the gaps" and had a "wake-up call" after receiving his cancer diagnosis. The broadcaster, 67, announced his diagnosis with stage four prostate cancer in June, saying he was "responding positively" to treatment. Speaking at an event for Prostate Cancer UK, the broadcaster shared his diagnosis journey and urged men to get tested. He said: "For years I thought 'that will do me' I'm getting tested basically once a year or every couple of years. "It never occurred to me that they weren't testing for PSA (prostate-specific antigen) and I never went to my GP because I was getting other tests privately through the production company. "So that's how I fell through the gaps and that's how I had a massive wake-up call and want to share the message." Stage four prostate cancer can mean that the cancer has spread into different parts of the body including nearby body organs, such as the back passage or bladder, and other parts of the body outside the pelvis, such as the bones, lungs or liver, according to the Cancer Research UK website. Murnaghan added: "You can get to the stage I have with no symptoms. "Get the test, insist on the test. You can insist on the test if you are in a high-risk group and under 50. If you are not, I'd still get the test at 50. "Go to your GP and they say you don't need it but say 'but I want it'. It is your right to have it. Just keep doing that every year or couple of years. Once you've got that marker where your PSA is, keep monitoring it. "The earlier you find prostate cancer the easier it is to treat..." The presenter also shared an update on his treatment, adding that "there is a lot of hope" with new trials and options available. He said: "In terms of the treatments for the stage I'm at, they are a myriad. What's astonishing is just how fast things are developing, even at last stage advanced prostate cancer, the treatment I'm on, the programme that I've been getting only really was approved within the last couple of years. "There is a lot of hope out there, there's a lot going on, there's a lot of advice and a lot of things happening there. So as a sufferer and a non-medical person my advice is, ask questions. There are always different ways of doing things, slightly, but just keep asking those questions about where you are, what there is available or even if perhaps you could access one of those clinical trials yourself." The broadcaster will join Chris Hoy's fundraising charity bike ride, Tour de 4, to raise awareness and funds for chancer charities across the UK.
