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*"Viewers and avid weather-watchers of BBC T V East Midlands Today will already be familiar with Des Coleman, the cheery weather presenter who can make us believe even the dampest of days are worth waiting for. His ability to present and entertain has made him a popular household name. But Des’s career is that rarity, one which covers the spectrum of entertainment; Television, Theatre, Presenter, Musical Theatre, and Films." (*intro. www.descoleman.com)
We are extremely grateful for his support for the Nottingham Event to recognise Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week (EMCAW). www.emcaw.co.uk
Although Des had an engagement at the time of the event (recording The One Show) , he requested the following message be read at the event to demonstrate his support for the work of BME cancer.communities.
Here is Des's letter.
To all concerned.
First of all let me apologise for not being there. Having spoken to Rose I was looking forward to meeting you all so that together we could start this campaign of awareness raising.
This letter I hope shows that I’m with you in spirit if not in person. You may or may not know Dwight, but I met him yesterday. We spoke for a while and he gave me a few statistics that I found simply shocking, (African Caribbean men are 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and breast cancer is affecting younger black women. Although rates of cancer are generally lower in ethnic minorities, other ethnic groups are also more likely to be affected by some specific types of cancer).
Even though my family and I went through the trauma and upset that cancer brings, I had no idea that it was so prevalent amongst black men and women.
It made me realize for the first time that my father who passed away some years ago suffered the same journey of non-discovery that is with us to today. For two years
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Did you know that after many years, of having to refer to American studies, we now have UK evidence to confirm that men of African descent are nearly three times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer? An East London study prepared the way for the larger PROCESS study. (Prostate Cancer in Ethnic Subgroups). Some African men were also found to have an increased prostate cancer risk.
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If more than one close family member is affected by the same type of cancer, or cancers that are related, e.g. cancer of the ovary and breast cancer. it could be due to inherited genes, also known as a family history of cancer. This does not mean that every member of the family will be affected. Even if a family history exists there may be treatments, and other helps that can significantly reduce the chances of developing cancer. Any concerns should be discussed with a qualified health professional. (GP or nurse at local health centre, or call a recognised telephone helpline, answered by qualified staff.). For further information search links from home page. Type family history in the search box of recommended websites to find related information. |
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A study based in Hackney London found that black women studied were more likely to develop a particular type of breast cancer at younger ages (not all black breast cancer patients). Much attention was given to the age of diagnosis (21 years younger than white women studied). However, this is not surprising, as a type of breast cancer more frequently found in the black women studied (basal cell, a type of triple negative breast cancer), is characteristically, more likely to affect younger or pre menopausal women (Under the age of 50 years). |
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The UK 2001 Census recorded a general BME population of 13%, of which 8% were non white (9% non white for England and Wales). The number of categories for ethnic group choice was increased from, 10 in the last Census (1991), to 16. Out of a total of nearly 60m people, 4.6m were classified as non white.
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