'as a black man, i have double the risk of prostate cancer'

Apprentice star Tim Campbell has spoken out about how as a Black man he has "double the risk" of prostate cancer. Tim - who won the first ever UK edition of The Apprentice and is

now one of Sir Alan Sugar's advisers on the show - is a Prostate Cancer UK ambassador and presented "Best Male" at the MOBO awards in Newcastle on Tuesday night. The charity

was an official partner at the awards, sponsoring the gong Tim handed out, which went to Central Cee. Afterwards, Tim spoke about the importance of raising cancer awareness. He said:

"It’s great that Prostate Cancer UK partnered up with the MOBO family to shine a spotlight on this disease within the black community. And to get the chance to be on stage and present

the Best Male Act award was a real thrill for me, despite Central Cee not being around to collect it directly. "Music continues to play a big role in my life, and it was slightly

surreal to be mingling with the great and the good in the industry, and so many pioneering acts. It was a terrifically entertaining night, but of course there was a really serious side to

the evening too, as we continue to raise awareness of the dangers of prostate cancer. "One in four Black men will get prostate cancer, so I know my chances of getting it are double that

of other men, just because I am Black." KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST LOCAL NEWS FROM NEWCASTLE WITH OUR FREE NEWSLETTER He also highlighted how the risk of cancer increases as

you get older, too. Tim said: "My risk increases with age too. For Black men and men with a family history of the disease, 45 is the age that it's a good idea to have a chat with

your GP about your risk. "Nothing prepares you for the day you’re diagnosed with cancer. I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2013, and thankfully I received fantastic treatment

and came out the other side. Whilst testicular cancer and prostate cancer are different, the mental, emotional and physical impact cancer has on us men – and their families – is something

I’m only too familiar with." Tim welcomed the partnership between the charity and the MOBOs, saying: "We want to make sure more of our dads, brothers, sons and mates get that all

important lifesaving earlier prostate cancer diagnosis. Thanks to this partnership with the MOBO Awards we will make a sizable difference, so a huge thanks to everyone that helped make it

happen. Here’s to an encore next year." Keith Morgan, associate director of Black Health Equity at Prostate Cancer UK, added: "The MOBO Awards have been a cultural institution for

decades now, and last night proved they’re still the pinnacle of Black British music and art. From the electrifying live performances, to the celebrations of culture and the opportunities to

thank both legends and up-and-coming artists for what they bring to our lives, it was a truly special night. "We’re honoured to be their Official Charity Partner, helping put Black

men’s risk centre and raising lifesaving awareness. And my congratulations to Central Cee on winning the Best Male Act sponsored by Prostate Cancer UK, a thoroughly well deserved win!"