Gerry Connolly shared his story as part of Dispose With Dignity.

He said he has a ‘simply outstanding medical team looking after me’.

Prostate cancer is often seen as an unavoidable part of ageing, especially among men, but there are many myths that can create confusion.

Seamus Connolly believes that a routine blood test he has undertaken since he hit 45, possibly saved his life by showing prostate cancer at an early stage.